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Insomnia: when the night becomes a struggle of its own
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"short_answer": "Distinguishing sleep opportunity from insomnia, gathering observations about nights and daytime life, and discussing suitable help without universal sleep restriction.",
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"I. Opportunity and ability to fall asleep differ"
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"text": "Sleep opportunity and ability may call for different kinds of help.",
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"II. Sequence is not a complete explanation"
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"text": "Sleep difficulty has varied possible circumstances; PTSD is not assumed.",
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"VI. Assessment can begin with present effects"
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"text": "Schedules, the difficulty and daytime impact can be discussed without a mandatory diary.",
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"VIII. Images of rest are not a sleep technology"
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"author": "NHS",
"title": "Insomnia",
"url": "https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insomnia/",
"role": "Varied circumstances, impact, seeking assessment; do not drive while sleepy",
"limitations": "No universal home schedule, medicine choice or clearance"
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"author": "NIMH",
"title": "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder",
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"role": "Sleep difficulty can occur in PTSD; no exclusive cause",
"limitations": "No diagnosis through a sleep description; no waiting gate"
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"author": "VA/DoD",
"title": "2025 Chronic Insomnia Disorder and OSA — Provider Summary",
"url": "https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/CD/insomnia/I-OSA-CPG_2025-Provider-Summary_final_20250422.pdf",
"role": "Professional CBT-I recommendation; adaptation or delay; patient-centred decisions",
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"title": "Insomnia — Diagnosis",
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"role": "Schedule, daytime impact, health and breathing observations for assessment",
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