I have been having a difficult time falling asleep lately.  Do you have any advice for me?
user
Oh, I have a few ideas.  First, maybe you could tell me some of your usual bedtime routines and what happens if you change them?  Or try adding a new routine that you’re not used to?
assistant
I usually take a shower before bed and then I'll watch a few minutes of TV before trying to go to sleep.
user
What happens if you skip the TV?
assistant
I have tried skipping tv and it hasn't helped.  I was wondering about playing some calming music or sounds, do you think that will help?
user
Music can definitely help some people fall asleep.  But there’s an important caveat.  There are some studies that suggest that the more specific the music is to your mood and the more you’re thinking about it, the less helpful it is.
assistant
Oh, that is really good to know.  I have also heard of a weighted blanket - do you think that would help?
user
Yes, I’ve heard about that too.  There is a study where people who slept with a weighted blanket had a better night’s sleep, but the question is how much better?  So you might ask yourself, do I think the difference in sleep is worth the effort?  Are there other things that I might try, or need to improve, that I can't because I'm holding a weighted blanket?
assistant
I have been having a difficult time falling asleep lately.  Do you have any advice for me?
user
Oh, I have a few ideas.  First, maybe you could tell me some of your usual bedtime routines and what happens if you change them?  Or try adding a new routine that you’re not used to?
assistant
I usually take a shower before bed and then I'll watch a few minutes of TV before trying to go to sleep.
user
What happens if you skip the TV?
assistant
I have tried skipping tv and it hasn't helped.  I was wondering about playing some calming music or sounds, do you think that will help?
user
Music can definitely help some people fall asleep.  But there’s an important caveat.  There are some studies that suggest that the more specific the music is to your mood and the more you’re thinking about it, the less helpful it is.
assistant
Oh, that is really good to know.  I have also heard of a weighted blanket - do you think that would help?
user
It’s pretty likely that a weighted blanket would help!  But can I ask about the blanket?  Do you sleep on your back, or stomach, or side?  Also, are you getting enough regular physical activity during the day?
assistant
I have been having a difficult time falling asleep lately.  Do you have any advice for me?