I've been using lavender essential oil. Note: I am a terrible sleeper and the only way I get some zzz's is with pharmacological, i.e. prescription assistance. I have always been this way. Even when I followed a really low carb diet I was this way. Lavender essential oil, though, has a really sedating, relaxing effect on me. I just rub the stuff on my temples, in my pillow, on tender areas of my body. I also fall asleep, i.e. drift off either listening to nature c.d.'s or to alternative or punk music. I think the later makes my subconscious feel safe, i.e. creates a noise "blanket"/"barrier" so that the white noise of my house doesn't keep me awake. Classical music and baroque doesn't work, because it's just too interesting and rap is too annoying. No lights, only sound. The manipulated sound
lulls me into something I suppose is sleep. Folk music isn't bad either and ethnic/celtic style subdues as well. Toss in some lutes and lyres...you'll know what you need should you try some audial manipulation. I also wear a sleep mask. No light penetrates. I have black curtains covering my blinds...this is because I'm hyper light sensitive and also prone to migraines, not because I'm some freaky weirdo. Basically, DESENSUALIZE...have you tried any meditation or hypno? This stuff plus some drugs helps me. Feel yourself sinking into the sheets and your dreaming self flying....
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