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Insomnia disorder — Sleep Foundation overview
Insomnia distinguished from poor sleep, and why CBT-I is first-line.
Sleep Foundation7 min read
Sleep Foundation's insomnia hub is one of the better consumer resources for chronic insomnia. It is clear that CBT-I (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) — not medication — is the recommended first-line treatment in every major guideline.
Useful for anyone whose first step has been Ambien or Z-drugs and who has not been offered the treatment that actually works.
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