TMS Therapy for Insomnia: Rewire Your Brain for Better Sleep

Whether you’re staring at the ceiling all night or waking up at 3am unable to drift back to sleep, it takes a toll on your mental and physical well-being.

Babatunde Ogundipe, MD, and our experienced sleep specialists at Holistic Behavioral & TMS Therapy in Aurora and Chicago, Illinois, and Las Vegas, Nevada, are here to help. Using innovative treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), we can help you sleep better.

Here’s what you need to know about insomnia, why it happens, and how TMS therapy could change the way you sleep and live.

What is insomnia, and why does it matter?

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting up to a third of adults. Some people have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, while others wake up feeling unrested despite a full night in bed. 

It doesn’t just make you tired; it impacts everything from your focus at work to your relationships and emotional well-being.

Over time, chronic insomnia can lead to severe health issues, including heart disease, depression, and weakened immune function. That’s why it’s important to address it before it starts to undermine your life.

What are the symptoms and causes of insomnia?

The signs of insomnia go beyond sleepless nights. Along with difficulties sleeping, you might experience:

• Daytime fatigue
• Irritability or mood swings
• Difficulty concentrating or remembering things
• Increased anxiety or depression
• Poor performance at work or with personal responsibilities

But what’s causing these sleepless nights? There’s no single culprit we can point to. Most people have insomnia for a combination of reasons. Here are some of the most common:

Stress or anxiety

Persistent stress keeps your brain in a state of hyperalertness, making it hard to unwind. 

Bad habits

Late-night caffeine, irregular sleep schedules, or too much screen time can disrupt your natural sleep-wake cycle. 

Medical conditions

Chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, or other mental health conditions like depression can also play a role.

Disruptions

Noise, light, or a distracting room can make it harder to sleep peacefully. 

While addressing the root cause is critical, sometimes traditional solutions fall short. That’s where TMS therapy offers a groundbreaking new approach.

How TMS therapy works for insomnia

TMS therapy is a noninvasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to target specific areas of your brain. It’s FDA-approved for conditions like depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but research shows its potential to treat sleep disorders, too. 

By stimulating certain areas of your brain, TMS therapy can help rebalance the neurotransmitters that regulate your sleep and wake cycles.

Here’s a quick look at TMS for insomnia:

• Stimulates brain activity
• Drug-free solution
• Customizable treatment
• Scientifically supported

Sessions are safe and quick, lasting about 30-40 minutes. Most people return to their regular activities immediately after treatment.

Traditional insomnia treatments, such as medications or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), are effective for many, but not everyone. TMS offers hope for those who:

• Haven’t responded to medications or other therapies
• Want to avoid the side effects of long-term drug use
• Struggle with insomnia linked to anxiety, depression, or chronic stress

Another significant benefit is the minimal side effects. While some patients may experience mild headaches or slight discomfort during the session, these symptoms usually subside quickly. It’s a noninvasive, drug-free option that aligns with modern approaches to holistic care.

Take the first step toward uninterrupted sleep

If insomnia has left you exhausted and frustrated, we can help you explore innovative solutions tailored to your needs. TMS therapy could be the key to breaking the cycle of sleepless nights and regaining a sense of balance and energy.

Call Holistic Behavioral & TMS Therapy in Aurora or Chicago, Illinois, or Las Vegas, Nevada, or book online today.