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Sleep hygiene — the basics, and when they aren't enough
AASM's sleep hygiene basics, plus a flag for when to ask about CBT-I or a sleep evaluation instead.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine5 min read
AASM's sleep-habits page is the consensus list of sleep hygiene basics: consistent schedule, dark and cool bedroom, no clocks, no screens in bed, caffeine cutoffs, alcohol caveats.
Sleep hygiene is necessary and rarely sufficient for chronic insomnia. If hygiene improvements over several weeks haven't shifted the problem, the next step is CBT-I or a sleep specialist — not stronger discipline.
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