<p>I’ve already mailed a package to him containing Bedtime Tea, lavender essential oil, and Gaia Earth Natural Sleep Pills. I’m still researching the mattress topper options - of which there are far too many! My one concern about the memory foam is that it sounds as if it emits stinky chemical smells, which 1) can’t be healthy to have in the room at all, even if the thing is not yet on the bed, just airing out, and 2) could alienate the room mates (one of whom is becoming a good friend and the other who is a nice kid but he and my son don’t have much in common so they’re polite to each other but probably won’t be life long buddies.</p>
<p>S has made an appointment at my suggestion to see a medical professional (Dr? nurse? counselor?) at the campus clinic about the sleep difficulty, but doesn’t want prescription medication. It seems to me this is generalized anxiety and I imagine it’s to do with the big transition to college. Another thought occurred to me but if he’d go for it is a big question: find and participate in a regular yoga class on campus.</p>