Does anyone have any good info on dealing with chronic insomnia?

I have dealt with Chronic Insomnia my whole life. Since I was a child I remember having problems with it and as I get older it seems to get worse. I have went to a doctor and they prescribe me pills that work for a very short period of time and the constant changing has me feeling ill. I feel like my insomnia ruins my life by constantly making me feel drained. I have tried over the counter stuff which doesn't seem to do much. Plus no matter what pill it is, in which I have tried dozens make me feel drowsy in the morning. I am just sick of pills. But has anybody tried a pill that did the trick? I have also tried going pill free and relaxation techniques, but it rarely works. Most of all, do you know any technique that will help? I am willing to do anything, because I am so sick of feeling like this and not getting sleep. I feel miserable enough, so mature answers only and no jokes please!