Originally Posted by
Captyeager
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even a little light from an iPad, phone or TV can prevent the brain from producing melatonin. I read a book when I can't sleep and I usually only make it a few pages.
I turn the lights off and read from my iPad Kindle with the black light/grey letters and keep the screen really dim. I'm usually asleep after a page or two, and it doesn't matter if it's 9pm or 2am. It helps to keep the same routine when you're home too