Tag: stimulus control

• Why Can I Sleep Anywhere Except On My Bed?

  

  Introduction People with chronic insomnia often go to bed sleepy. However, the moment their head hits the pillow, the brain begins to go into hyperdrive mode, and they end up wide awake. There’s a saying that people with insomnia actually can sleep. It’s just that they can sleep anywhere except their own bed. I often…

  parkysmentalhealthtips

  October 28, 2022

  For Sleep

  Conditioned arousal, stimulus control, why can I sleep anywhere except on my bed?

• 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…

  parkysmentalhealthtips

  September 8, 2022

  For Sleep

  20 minute rule for insomnia, getting out of bed when sleep is not coming, insomnia, stimulus control