What are some suggestions for someone who is suffering from serious insomnia?

Sleep patterns diet: Evaluating sleep patterns (napping and amount of sleep) as well as the removal of external stimulus (tv, lights, noise) and removing caffeine from evening diet, and no snacking close to bedtime. Melatonin as a natural supplement can help restore sleep cycles. Mild medication such as Diphenhydramine may help. Or see medical professional about stronger prescription hypnotic drugs.

Use good sleep: Hygiene ; seek medical eval. Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs ; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized ; finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or.