Remember, along with neural diversity comes a variety of obsessive traits that serve as both blessing and curse. Sleep is so critically important to our mental health and quality of life that this is a subject that really needs to be respected and honored. These are all great suggestions for centering the mind, reducing distractions, and improving sleep outcome. Occasionally medication is required to rebalance our sleep patterns. However, if you require sleeping medication regularly, there is probably another biochemical issue: bi-polar, depression, or an anxiety disorder, that has nothing to do with your character or how you were raised, but really is about neurochemistry. A good doctor can also be of service in more extreme circumstances. Sleep medication addresses a symptom, but usually not the underlying medical problem. If you are really suffering from a sleep problem, and meditation, magnesium, massage, self-gratification, ibuprofen, benadril, breathing exercises, or chiropractic care doesn't help, find a good medical doctor and discuss your options.