Tag: getting out of bed when sleep is not coming
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Why You Shouldn’t Always Give Yourself 20 Minutes To Fall Back Asleep

The problem with the 20 minute rule People with chronic insomnia have often heard the advice to get out of bed if you can’t fall asleep within 20 minutes. Inherently, this is not a bad idea. The recommendation comes from an evidence-based treatment for insomnia, known as stimulus control. The components of stimulus control are…
