What is Insomnia?

Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. People with insomnia usually experience one or more of the following: fatigue, low energy, difficulty concentrating, mood disturbances, and decreased performance in work or at school.

The National Institutes of Health notes that it is a common disorder. It affects women more often than men. Sleep problems can occur at any age. However, older adults are more likely to have issues than younger people.

The Center of Disease Control recognizes that insufficient sleep is a public health problem. Sleep is increasingly recognized as important to public health, with sleep insufficiency linked to motor vehicle crashes, industrial disasters, and medical and other occupational errors.

Insomnia Overview

Sleep difficulty can be treated with naturalistic remedies, like relaxation techniques.  Various medications are used for treating insomnia but may not be well tolerated.  Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive and non-systemic (no medications) technology that has shown benefit those suffering from the condition.

TMS Treatment

Recent studies in patients undergoing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for depression have shown statistically significant improvement in sleep factor scores in patients after TMS therapy.

Sleep Hygiene Tips

• Go to bed at the same time each night and rise at the same time each morning.
• Avoid large meals before bedtime.
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime.
• Avoid nicotine.