Smow, i too suffer from insomnia - not just the occasional sleepless night, but the 'full monty'. If i nod off while watching tv - which i sometimes do in the winter when the heating's on full - my body says, "Right, you've had half an hour's kip, that'll do for today." I've tried most remedies, but reading is my default setting for coping with the problem. I read until i cannot keep my eyes open and sleep is near. The next night, i often have to read the last few pages from the previous night as i cannot remember what i've read and i've even been known to fall asleep, wake a few hours later with the book still in my hand and continue reading for another half hour or so.