This may sound strange but it does work - for me anyway! I first read about it in the BALPA Log magazine a few years ago. This technique is used to clear your mind of the garbage that runs around and around while you are trying to get to sleep. What you do is think of a couple of unrelated words and 'say' them in your mind over and over again as quickly and as accurately as you can. The theory is that your brain gets completely 'bored' and switches off thus allowing you to drop off. I said it was strange!!! If this does not work try Lavender Essential oil - put a few drops on your pillow, it's used in some hospitals. :o :o :o