The best thing to do for sleep is just to prepare yourself properly ~ do something relaxing (hot shower or bath), turn down the lights, read or do something quiet. Give yourself about an hour to wind down before you feel as if you "must" be asleep.
If the sleep aids work for you, go ahead and use them for now. As long as they do not create dependency, it is absolutely critical that you continue to sleep well. If you stop using them and then have trouble sleeping, you can take a small problem and turn it into a big one. If you are uncomfortable using them, try half a dose and see if that works just as well.
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