melatonin never did anything for me personally
got knocked out for the first time in my life this summer and i bit the stuff out of my gums when i hit the floor. the pain was ridiculously annoying for 4 days-- before bed i'd take a swig of whiskey to wash out my mouth and it helped knock me out. not saying a few shots of liquor should become a regular pre-sleep routine, but i never woke up early or groggy because of it
strong painkillers have done the job well too but i don't forget w that
ambient noise (blizzard wind, thunderstorms, tides) and flickering lights (fireplace, candles) have always helped me relax and fall asleep quicker