Yeah, I've taken to reading. Books not internet. Usually puts me to sleep unless of course it's a cliffhanger and then I just can't stop reading but eventually the pace does put me to sleep. A suggestion.

Ha! Story of my life.

one of the curses of getting old..if i wake up too early & don't think i can get back to sleep i'll get up & have some grape or cherry juice with water & then read. most times i'll get back to sleep within a 1/2 hr or so. never go on the net.

You got this! and for sleep hygiene, you know what needs to be done! if you want to do it- it will come!

heavy thoughts are the worst for sure. i know that lying on the bed staring at the ceiling feeling.

Sounds to me like you need to start doing some mental relaxation exercises at night to shut your brain down for awhile. Lots of options available on You Tube.