For insomnia and sleep problems, a good approach is to try out additional techniques from the lists in CBT-I (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia) treatment manuals. This is a well-studied, non-medication approach, with large parts that a person can learn independently.
A specific technique that helped me was to challenge the thought that "If I don't sleep for 8 hours, the following day will be ruined," as that was a common thought that kept me up. There are a couple of PDFs of treatment manuals online that list the techniques:
A specific technique that helped me was to challenge the thought that "If I don't sleep for 8 hours, the following day will be ruined," as that was a common thought that kept me up. There are a couple of PDFs of treatment manuals online that list the techniques:
UNC School of Medicine: https://www.med.unc.edu/neurology/wp-content/uploads/sites/7...
United States Veterans Affairs: https://www.mirecc.va.gov/docs/visn6/Improve_Your_Sleep_Self...