Life & fun · September 11, 2012
Sleepio - how I cured my insomnia, turned into software.
Sleepio - how I cured my insomnia, turned into software. launched on September 11, 2012 with 94 votes, #18 of 455 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.
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Sleepio is a digital sleep improvement program based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. It helps people struggling with sleep issues through an interactive software approach rooted in the founder's personal experience treating their own insomnia. The program is designed for individuals seeking non-medication alternatives to address sleep problems, offering structured guidance through evidence-based behavioral techniques delivered via digital platform.
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