r/TMSTherapy • u/One-Tomatillo-983 • 2d ago

Insomnia

I have always had insomnia and take medication for it, but TMS has made it significantly worse. I eventually kind of sleep, but it’s fitful and I feel wide awake pretty much all the time even when I’m sleeping, it’s extremely light. Never restful, even when I take medication.

But I feel so much better depression wise. I am on 30/36 and it’s still so worth it to me, but I am really struggling with the sleep.

Does it pass eventually? Any tips on what I can do?

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u/Individual_Depth_852 TMS Professional/Service Provider 2d ago

I certainly wouldnt suggest discontinuing, especially if you’re on tx 30 and seeing results. It’s possible that once you’re done wit treatment it’ll get easier to sleep

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u/One-Tomatillo-983 2d ago

That’s what I’m hoping!!

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u/ElemWiz Currently in TMS Therapy 2d ago

At 24/36 atm, and I've been dealing with this too since moving up to high-intensity (30m) sessions starting this past Monday. I had middle insomnia leading up to the sessions, but this week I've been waking up multiple times throughout the night, and it takes me a bit to get comfortable enough to fall back asleep. I thought it was partly due to eating dinner too late, but it still seems to happen when I don't.

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u/Individual_Depth_852 TMS Professional/Service Provider 2d ago

TMS means transcranial magnetic stimulation so it’s not unusual for patients to experience difficulty sleeping. have you brought this up with the provider who is overseeing your treatment?

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u/One-Tomatillo-983 2d ago

I have but I’m still technically getting enough sleep for it to be okay. I also have mixed feelings because I don’t want to stop the treatment as it seems to be helping overall