Insomnia - What works, what doesn't, for you ?

Recently my DS downloaded on my iPhone the Insight Timer app. It is free, but you can buy add ons. I now listen to some great nighttime meditations that get me off to sleep. Andrew Johnson has a particularly soft soporific Scottish accent which lulls me to sleep. When I wake in the night I listen to his 15 minute Back to Sleep meditation which works most of the time. Do give it a go.

You obviously have the patience of a saint. One thing you mentioned at the beginning or your posts was about moods and depression. Is it possible your Dad has bipolar disorder. Doctors often misdiagnose as depression or insomnia. Maybe check this out :
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qir8-ncvBA

I don't know if it's OK to post links but here goes : www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/healthy-sleep-tips?
www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-aids/natural-sleep-aids
Coziest bedroom
www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/ultimate-guide-for-turning-your-bedroom-into-a-sleep-sanctuary
And finally, if nothing works, this might : Sleep deprivation www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/sleep-deprivation-stages#timeline