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that's not always affordable or feasible for people.

In which case, you know, there's a variety of different apps.

And nowadays there's like AI-assisted apps or programs.

It can't hurt to try.

You know, I think there's decent data on some of these app-based ones compared to CBTI.

But, you know, I'm like, well, you should still do the real CBTI if you can.

Otherwise, I think it's always reasonable to try an electronic version.

Not necessarily, and I've had different patients use different ones, so I don't think there's any one that like jumps out to, you know, in my memory as being particularly more effective.

And sometimes, you know, it's just like with a therapist.

I think sometimes there's just like a better fit between the person and the app or, you know.

And it can take multiple tries.

So this is what I tell patients a lot is don't give up after the first try, right?

You can always try again.

Take a break and try again.

What do I think about naps?

So naps are great if you are a good napper.

So we say keep your naps before 3 p.m.

so that it doesn't interfere with sleeping at night.

And then you want to avoid getting sleep inertia.

That's that groggy sensation where your brain is still like a little bit in molasses when you wake up.