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Sleep Hypnosis vs CBT-I: What’s the Difference?

Sleep Hypnosis vs CBT-I: What’s the Difference? By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. Sleep hypnosis vs CBT-I is a common question for people who want help with insomnia without relying only on medication. Sleep hypnosis and CBT-I can both help with insomnia, but they are not the same treatment. Sleep

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Can Sleep Hypnosis Help Insomnia?

Yes, sleep hypnosis may help some people sleep better if they have insomnia, especially when anxiety, tension, racing thoughts, or sleep effort are keeping the mind and body activated at night. In my previous article, “What Is Sleep Hypnosis?” I discussed at length how this treatment works and what it

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What Is Sleep Hypnosis?

Sleep hypnosis is a focused, guided therapeutic process that helps the mind and body move out of alertness and toward a calmer state that is more compatible with sleep. It is not magic, mind control, or stage entertainment. In clinical practice, sleep hypnosis is best understood as one possible tool

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