Learning the ABC's about sleep and changing your bedtime habits may help stop insomnia . Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, along with narcolepsy , sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome .
Sleep disorders can interfere with work, driving and social activities.
Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, or waking early. The authors of the study estimate that 20 percent of those who have insomnia have trouble maintaining sleep. One group received cognitive behavioral therapy, the second group learned progressive relaxation techniques and the third group was called the placebo group. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been used to treat people who have panic attacks and anxiety . It combines two approaches, cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy.