What do you do when you just can't get to sleep?

[Houseplanter]

So tired but can't nod offs and if I do I'll be wide awake about 2-4.

So what do you do? Read? Mumsnet? I'm honestly so bloody bored lying awake trying to nod off!

the calm app really helps me

I love this app, was recommended here a few years ago.

apps.apple.com/gb/app/rain-rain-sleep-sounds/id478687481

Play freecell, do jigsaws, read online (while knowing the blue light from the screen isn't helping). Waking up early is the worst part if I end up with 5am hungries and throw the day's meals out of whack - last time I was hungry all day, despite the extra meal.

Masturbate 😂 That usually does the job!!

Hot milk with cinnamon, small slice of toast with butter/spread and, maybe, a little bit of cheese. That combination sends me straight off so I have to be careful not to get too comfortable on the sofa, or that's where I'll wake up. 🌹

Usually I just lie there and think of nice things and eventually get sleepy. If I still can't sleep after an hour or two then I read.