A cup of chamomile tea can help you sleep, ease you into restful dreams and calm anxiety.
Lavender essential oil is also an aid to restful sleep...a warm bath with a few drops of lavender oil can help to relax you...spraying your pillow with a lavender spray can help too! :zzz: :zzz: :zzz:
when I was going through troubled times (and when I still go through them) it wasn't getting to sleep that was my issue it was always managing to stay asleep.
Waking at 2/3 in the morning and then not being able to go back to sleep.
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They could be suffering with sleep apnea, as I do. Gives a daily dose of graphic nightmares, as REM sleep is very difficult to achieve. If there's excessive daytime sleepiness, or tiredness when driving, this could be a potential sign.