12 Year old takes ages to get to sleep - melatonin?

Hi for about 9 or 10 years my 12 year old has struggled to get to sleep (fine once asleep but takes around 2 hours to get to sleep).

No gadgets in room or at least an hour before bedtime

Have tried putting back bedtime on advice of doctor - made no difference

Cut right down on sugary foods etc

Dim lamp in room for reading before bed.

Didn't affect him getting up in the morning until the last few months (started high school).

He looks tired all the time, he struggles to switch off at night and has done for years.

We have sat with him and chatted with a dim light to try and help him switch off - baths before bed etc.

Hes getting really fed up about it, Grumpy, struggling to concentrate in class, under achieving per the teachers.

I have seen a doctor today who is going to refer him and see if Melatonin can be prescribed.

Any advice much appreciated

We thought for a long time that he just didn't need much sleep but its becoming more and more apparent its affecting his mood and achievements at school, which is such a shame.

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