How can i fall asleep easier?i haven't slept properly in a very long time and ive talked to my family doctor about meds but they don't seem to like it

Better sleep hygiene: Sleep problems are challenging for teens. In addition to rapidly changing bodies, you have busy schedules & active social lives. Staying up late can throw off your body's clock...you can't sleep when you should/you fall asleep when you shouldn't. All doctors would resist solving this with medications. Have a regular, relaxed bedtime routine; other sleep hygiene tips at sleep center.UCLA.edu

Gotta sleep: I'm sure the doc went over all the proper sleep hygiene techniques with you, excluded medial issues and any type of sleep disorder which may be preventing you for falling or staying asleep. OTC meds such as Melatonin may be of some help. If no relief I would keep seeing your doc for this, as we all need sleep to function.

Life style change: Try eliminating things during the day that disrupt normal sleep: caffeine, alcohol, excessive stress, refined sugar, eating too close to bed time. Add in things known to help with sleep: exercise at least 3hrs prior to bed, gentle stretching just before bed, no "screen time" within 1 hr of sleep, making your room cool, quiet, and dark. If you still need help, try a little melatonin before bed.

Self Care Remedies: Healthy diet and exercise. Make this a lifestyle, create a comfortable environment with using comfortable mattress and pillows and sleep in dark,cool and quite rooms. Limit afternoon naps, create sleep schedule. Adequate hydration preferably with water and limit caffeinated products especially close to bed time. Reduce stress. Wish you a better night sleep!!!