I don’t have have any magic answers, but I will share what I have discovered so far. I never had any sleep issues until I got post covid syndrome. It’s been chronic since then, though has improved a lot. It’s gradually getting better, even with no treatment.
I was told by doctors that once the sleep pattern of frequent awakenings get engrained, it’s difficult to break the cycle. So, the goal is to break the auto part of our brain that wakes up early.
I found that I awake more if I’m stressed. If I’ve worked out, gone to sleep relaxed, and have no distractions, I will normally now sleep at least 6 hours without waking. Then, I can get back to sleep for another 2-3 hours.
I practically never nap in the day. In fact, I’m never sleepy during the day. My mom naps a lot and wonders why she can’t sleep well at night. I normally get really sleepy by 10:00 p.m. if I do awake, it’s around 3:30 a.m.
I’m trying to address that now.
I’m getting ready to buy some CBD gummies. Anyone tried that?
I take CBD with small amount THC, L-theanine and small amount melatonin in it.
My husband swears by Sleepytime Tea. I believe it’s chamomile.
I try not to use my computer right before bedtime. I do read on my kindle but it isn’t the same light the computers or phones are. I also use the bed just for sleeping. A relaxation audio app or guided meditation might be relaxing. Good luck!!