Sleeping pills are the only sleep aid I know of that requires no skill to be useful. All of the holistic tools I know of require practice and skill.

How about a review of tools you have already tried and/or rejected? Don't be afraid to use creative license in customizing and/or blending the various tools to create your own holistic cocktail.

If you're not on anti=anxiety or sleeping medication, I recommend the Calm drink powder. It's over-the-counter magnesium supplement that provides natural relaxation. I am on sleeping medication for another medical issue, which helps, but when I am in the midst of a flashback, crunching ice, breathing, and listening to nature sounds helps me, too. I hope your day is going okay! I'm exhausted from a night of spiraling, too.

I agree with Arfie. Start re-thinking and re-customizing old tools? I had to give up on lemon for a "grounding scent" and switch to peppermint. My four-count breathing failed me, so I went with "Count in another language breathing", and ..... yeah.

My husband relies on CBD, but that's not one i've ever tried, and so cannot speak to it other than his saying it helps. When it gets so bad fo rme I can't even focus on my tools? I PRN a med, then run through the toolbox again.


Healing hopes for you! :-)

Due to kidney damage from Seroquel for sleep, Spiral, now all I can take for sleep at night is Prazosin since it's processed through the liver instead. I went years between Seroquel and Prazosin having nothing at all to help with sleep. That was rough, so I'm letting you know it's helped me sleep without any side effects.

Thanks some ideas to try.