The ideal candidate for TMS has been diagnosed with depression and/or OCD and hasn’t had success with traditional treatment methods (such as prescribed medication and psychotherapy). You may also be a candidate for this type of therapy if you’re not satisfied with the results you get from prescribed medicine, you can’t take medication due to another coinciding medical issue, and/or you aren’t able to tolerate the side-effects associated with it. On the flip side, there are conditions that may make you unsuitable for TMS. This includes if you have implanted metallic devices in or around your head or medical implants (such as a pacemaker) in other parts of your body. TMS is also not considered safe for those that suffer from epilepsy, have had a previous head injury, or have any other serious neurological issues.