<unk>  (CBT-I) is a technique for treating<unk>  without (or alongside) medications.<unk>  is a common problem involving trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting quality sleep. CBT-I aims to improve sleep habits and behaviors by identifying and changing the thoughts and the behaviors that affect the ability of a person to sleep or sleep well. The first step in treating<unk>  with CBT-I is to identify the underlying causes of<unk> . People with<unk>  should evaluate or have their sleep patterns evaluated and take into account all possible factors that may be affecting the person's ability to sleep. This would involve keeping a sleep diary/journal for a couple of weeks. The journal will help to identify patterns of thoughts or behaviors, stressors, etc. that could be contributing to the person's<unk> . After identifying the possible underlying cause and the factors contributing to<unk> , the person can begin taking steps towards getting better sleep. In CBT-I these steps include stimulus control, sleep hygiene, sleep restriction, relaxation training, and<unk>  therapy. Some sleep specialists recommend biofeedback as well. Usually, several methods are combined into an overall treatment concept. Currently no treatment method is recommended over another; neither is it recommended to administer a single intervention over a combination of different interventions. CBT-I has been found to be an effective form of treatment of<unk> . It is also effective in treatment of<unk>  related to or caused by mood disorders. Those who suffer with PTSD have also shown improvement.
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