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Sleep Restriction Therapy for Insomnia

Can sleep restriction therapy really help my insomnia?

It very well could. If you have chronic insomnia, this approach may sound counterintuitive, even crazy, but it may help some people become better sleepers. Basically, sleep restriction therapy (SRT) involves reducing the number of hour...

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