Answer: I have similar problems due to odd shifts at work. I have heard that warm milk helps, but I have never tried it (hate milk). This is what works for me: room darkening shades, a white noise generator, and I spray my pillows and sheets with a lavender linen spray (it helps relax you). That seems to help me--I can even sleep during the middle of the day using that. Another thing you can try is this: about a half an hour before you go to bed, start turning the lights down or off in the rest of the house, turn the volume down on the tv, try relaxing with yoga or something similar. This helps your body realize that it is time to rest. Once you are in bed--shut off the lights and the tv