He has never slept well from birth. He had medical issues such as reflux and allergy issues. So would be up every hour sometimes. This led to alot of co sleeping to try and get any sleep possible. When he was 4 I tried very hard to get him in his own bed which I managed to do. However I'm a single parent and his Dad will not even try to stop co sleeping with him.
At my house every night there is something during the night. He wakes up because of his night light or he says he is scared. I have the hallway light on and play rain music for him which he likes. I'm literally at my wits end.
His sleep is so inconsistent between and his dad. I've tried reasoning with his dad and to get him to help but he was abusive to me when we were together and even now so any communication is pointless as I get verbal abuse.
I've spoken to my sons school, they were useless. My DS did a wishes and feelings and wrote he's tired in the mornings.
As to not drip feed, I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD and used to be to be similar with sleep in that I found it hard to switch my brain off. I just do not know what to do. Any advice or tips??