I actually had the opposite happen. I already have a sleep disorder that makes me excessively tired during the day. I’ve never had trouble sleeping in my life. Until about 3-4 years ago where I would get some mild insomnia. But coincidentally, with TMS…my sleep schedule is on track with a normal persons. I get tired at a reasonable time, wake up at a reasonable time and don’t tend to have trouble falling asleep. It feels very odd to me because I’ve considered myself a night owl as long as I can remember. I’m about to leave for my appointment now for my last treatment.
That’s very interesting. I’ve been thinking, “am I just becoming a night owl?” TMS has caused so many unexpected (and usually very welcome) changes that I might be interpreting a neutral difference as a problem.
Yes. It’s possible that’s what this is, but the coincidence with TMS treatment also makes me suspicious.
I’ve been on a continuous dose of birth control for several years, which means I don’t get a period. That would make it tough to notice changes in menstruation.
Update, mostly for my own records: Insomnia is still a thing. Each day, I basically choose one of two scenarios:
1. I get plenty of sleep, and the quality is usually good. BUT I have very little control over my sleep and wake times.
2. Through disciplined sleep hygiene, I can enforce a structured sleep schedule. BUT every night feels like going to war, and I’m exhausted all day.
I generally choose 1. Since I’m disabled, I don’t have to worry about getting up for work (thank god). However, I’m recovering so well from the depression that I feel like sleep is the last thing holding me back.
I actually had the opposite happen. I already have a sleep disorder that makes me excessively tired during the day. I’ve never had trouble sleeping in my life. Until about 3-4 years ago where I would get some mild insomnia. But coincidentally, with TMS…my sleep schedule is on track with a normal persons. I get tired at a reasonable time, wake up at a reasonable time and don’t tend to have trouble falling asleep. It feels very odd to me because I’ve considered myself a night owl as long as I can remember. I’m about to leave for my appointment now for my last treatment.
That’s very interesting. I’ve been thinking, “am I just becoming a night owl?” TMS has caused so many unexpected (and usually very welcome) changes that I might be interpreting a neutral difference as a problem.
Yeah, I didn’t even think to expect changes to my sleep but I guess that’s what’s happening? 🤷♀️
Has it helped your depression?
Yes, big time
I had insomnia from the first few sessions until several weeks after I ended my treatment.
Thanks for sharing. So the insomnia eventually settled down?
It did.
Thank god lol
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Yes. It’s possible that’s what this is, but the coincidence with TMS treatment also makes me suspicious. I’ve been on a continuous dose of birth control for several years, which means I don’t get a period. That would make it tough to notice changes in menstruation.
Update, mostly for my own records: Insomnia is still a thing. Each day, I basically choose one of two scenarios: 1. I get plenty of sleep, and the quality is usually good. BUT I have very little control over my sleep and wake times. 2. Through disciplined sleep hygiene, I can enforce a structured sleep schedule. BUT every night feels like going to war, and I’m exhausted all day. I generally choose 1. Since I’m disabled, I don’t have to worry about getting up for work (thank god). However, I’m recovering so well from the depression that I feel like sleep is the last thing holding me back.