It is 4 30am and I am still awake. I've tried every trick that I know of to fall asleep. Any advice?

It is 4 30am and I am still awake. I've tried every trick that I know of to fall asleep. Any advice?
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Have you tried… cough um… you know… relieving some stress cough cough nudge nudge wink wink
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