How to encourage stressed, anxious mind to feel sleepy after going to bed (without distracting it with tv - this works but is a problem to a partner)?

Tips: 1. Maintain a regular bedtime and awakening time schedule including weekends. Get up about the same time every day, regardless of what time you fell asleep. 2. Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine. Relaxing rituals prior to bedtime many include a warm bath or shower, aroma therapy, reading, or listening to soothing music. 3. Sleep in a room that is dark, quiet, comfortable, and cool;.

Counting Sheep?: I generally start with general "sleep hygiene" measures and prefer natural supplements to prescription sleeping pills for many reasons. I reported on some of these in a recent blog (http://healthremedies.Com/blog/the-dangers-of-sleeping-pills-what-are-the-alternatives/). Ingredients i look for: l-theanine, 5-htp, melatonin, valerian, passiflora, gaba, mg, no sheep. Although counting them helps.