That's so true. My therapist just told me about a book which explains the same thing. She has the Audiobook. The book is titled The Subtle Art of Not Giving a @@@@, a counterintuitive approach to living a good life. The author is Mark Manson. He's basically saying we care so much about little things that aren't that important. We need to pick and choose wisely. I love the book. It's helped me a lot.
Melatonin in our brain is required for us to sleep. Serotonin is required to make melatonin. Milk and turkey contain serotonin as do the carbohydrates. You can buy melatonin pills at health food stores for additional help. If all else fails, ask doctor for gabapentin. GABA is the neurotransmitter that calms us down.
OnaMay, Sure hope you can find the energy to feel better. No need to reply, just wanted to lend some support.
I've used all of them and then some and I still have terrible anxiety about sleeping. I get advice on these supplements and am aware of each thing he says. I've always had GAD even though I've gone years without. If you name something I can guarantee I've used it and still have insomnia for the last four years. I never had problems sleeping before that. I to try. n tell you more herbs and things. I've read and watched videos like this for years. Now I see a therapist about meditation and acceptance therapy. Not everything changes from food or supplements. I'm not being negative just telling you what's going on with me and I'm sure many others ,
I can relate to everything you've said and presented here. *hugs*