Therapeutic Effect of Self-administered Auricular Acupressure on Insomnia Induced by Anxiety

Inclusion Criteria: * All Malaysian aged above 18 years old who are suffering from chronic insomnia based on International Classification of Sleep Disorders 3(ICSD-3) and with Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) of 18 and above and more than 3 months. * Willing to comply with the recommended periodic acupressure stimulation every day during the 1 week period. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject with insomnia score below 18 based on Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). * Subject with stress and anxiety level below 18 in the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A). * Subject with the history of skin sensitivity. * Subject who just started on new medication to treat insomnia.