[Celyn]

Hey there,

If you spend a lot of time over thinking and worrying about things, perhaps it might help to write in a journal before bed? Then when you feel the thoughts coming back, tell yourself that you've already written them down and you'll worry about it the following day (then actually make the time the following time to worry about things).

You mention that you usually struggle on the weekends when you aren't doing anything. I'm wondering if you get much exercise on the weekends? Perhaps going for a walk, or taking up a sport or generally being productive might help you later on in the evening to feel more tired.

It is true that being on your laptop late at night might make you feel less tired (the light from the screen tricks your brain into thinking it's still day time) and so would cause you to not fall asleep easily. Though I do understand that it can be difficult when your friends are busy. Perhaps you can have one evening a week where you don't go on the laptop before bed?

It's understandable that you wouldn't want to rely on Nytol tablets. Other things you could try is listening to calming/relaxing music, taking a warm bath with candles and fragrances like lavender (can help with anxiety).

Hope others can give helpful suggestions too