Therapy Works as Well as Medication for Insomnia--and May Last Longer

Medication is the quickest fix for insomnia, and its popularabout4% of Americanstake sleeping pills.

Cognitive behavioral therapy has been recognized for years as a good treatment for insomnia.

But cognitive behavioral therapy addresses the core problems, challenging peoples thinking around sleep.

It can actually break the cycle of chronic insomnia.

The take-home techniques involve relaxation techniques andcreating bedtime routines.

Read more at the link below for more on the latest sleep science.

To Beat Insomnia, Try Therapy for the Underlying Cause Instead of Pills| NPR

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