stimulus control therapy

Indications

• major behavioral treatment for chronic insomnia

Procedure

• for chronic insomnia
  • lie down to sleep only when sleepy
  • use bed only for sleep or sexual activity
  • if unable to fall asleep after 10-20 minutes, get up & leave the bedroom; repeat as necessary
  • get up at the same time every morning
  • avoid daytime napping

More general terms

• behavioral therapy