CBT-I
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
A structured therapy for insomnia that helps change sleep habits and anxious thoughts about sleep.
Details
CBT-I stands for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. It is one of the most recommended treatments for chronic insomnia because it helps with both the behaviors that keep sleep off track and the thoughts that make bedtime more stressful. It may include sleep scheduling, stimulus control, reducing time awake in bed, and changing beliefs like “If I do not sleep perfectly tomorrow will be ruined.”
💡 Real-Life Example
Someone who lies in bed worrying “I have to fall asleep now” learns routines and thought skills that reduce pressure and improve sleep over time.
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