- I have friends that use valerian root. Might be an OTC option.
We discussed herbal options, but to me, a drug is a drug, regardless of its packaging. Still, every recommended lifestyle choice has failed me at this point, and they ruled out apnea.
Forgive me if I cover trodden ground, but for me it requires: no caffeine past noon, no eating one hour prior, no screens 30 minutes prior, and reading a paper book.
I agree that a drug is a drug. But prescription ones are usually formulated for consistent effect over a large sample size. You might be able to get by with less.
Trodden ground, also tried: lift less, run more, melatonin (fuck that), use room only for sleep, listen to noise, old books, new books, music, lay on all four sides of body, read fiction / non-fiction, tea.
Side note: I prefer to avoid, but evening coffees have suddenly become a thing in the lives of others around me. Is this a recent trend?