A friend of mine has problem sleeping, not for PTSD, but anyway she started listening to meditation music and looking at beautiful pics that make her happy and it has really improved her sleeping habits. So your thread got me thinking and I googled PTSD bedtime meditation. I found this:
operationmeditation. com/discover/effecti ve-and-commonly-pres cribed-ptsd-too Stress
Many people suffering from PTSD also experience anxiety or
depression. Treating these symptoms is essential to the recovery of
PTSD. Meditation is often recommended to patients who are trying to
eliminate these symptoms. Meditation alters the brain chemicals,
boosting
GABA, DHEA, endorphins and melatonin which can help boost our mood
naturally, reducing stress and allowing your body to maintain a healthy
balance which can ward off other side effects. Research has shown that
PTSD sufferers who took on a regular meditation routine were able to
sleep more soundly at night, eliminating frightening nightmares or
fitful dreams that were caused by the trauma. They were also able to
better process their therapy, aiding in their ability to address the
events that caused their fear.Maybe something like this will help him. Good luck to your friend. 4951