I'm trying really hard not to have to rely on pills to get me to sleep too. It's tough!! I can't remember what they're called but there are tapes and CDs that you can get that are "sleep therapy" soundtracks. It's usually soft music accompanied by nature sounds, like the sound of the ocean. I've found it really relaxing and helpful for falling asleep. I'm also really bad with music that has lyrics in it because the lyrics will sometimes make me think harder about my life (depending on the song) so I've been listening to a lot of classical music, or songs in languages I don't understand so that I don't get distracted by the lyrics.

Take care.