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Published on: 11/18/2025
What treatment options are available for chronic sleep disorders?
Chronic sleep disorders can be treated with therapy, lifestyle changes, and sometimes medication. It's important to find the right approach for each person.
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Chronic sleep disorders, like insomnia, can make it hard to sleep well. There are several ways to help with this.
1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): This is often the first choice. It helps change thoughts and behaviors that keep you from sleeping. It can teach you how to relax and set a good sleep routine.
2. Lifestyle Changes:
- Make your bedroom comfortable and quiet.
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- Avoid caffeine and screens before bedtime.
3. Medications: Sometimes, doctors may suggest medicine to help you sleep. This is usually after trying other things first. It's important to use these medicines carefully.
Finding the right treatment can take time. Talking with a doctor can help figure out what works best for you. If you have any mental health concerns, you can visit 988lifeline.org for support.
(References)
- Matheson EM, Brown BD, & DeCastro AO. (2024). Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults. American family physician, 38393799.
- Rosenberg R, Citrome L, & Drake CL. (2021). Advances in the Treatment of Chronic Insomnia. Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment, 34393484.
- Qaseem A, Kansagara D, Forciea MA, Cooke M, Denberg TD, & Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians. (2016). Management of Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults. Annals of internal medicine, 27136449.
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