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- Insomnia is a costly and common disorder often linked with other illnesses, making it tricky to diagnose and treat.
- While medications like hypnotics are frequently used, they might not be safe for all patients and don't tackle the root causes of insomnia.
- Cognitive behavioral therapies offer a more effective long-term solution by addressing the underlying issues, and the article also touches on similar symptoms found in circadian rhythm disorders like delayed and advanced sleep phase syndromes.
Article Abstract
Insomnia is a costly disorder that affects a significant number of people. In many cases, insomnia is comorbid with other illnesses, which complicates its diagnosis and treatment. Most often it is treated with medication; however, patients are not always safe using hypnotics, and medication does not attack the source of the disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapies are better for long-term treatment because they address factors causing or perpetuating insomnia, as opposed to treatments that focus on symptoms. This article examines various nonpharmacological treatments for insomnia. In addition, because circadian rhythm disorders may exhibit symptoms similar to insomnia, there is also a brief overview of 2 common circadian rhythm disorders, delayed sleep phase syndrome and advanced sleep phase syndrome.
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