Not sleeping when sleeping over

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Having a drink of warm sweet milk (you can use honey) might set you off, giving you a boost of endorphins. To start sleeping your body really needs to cool down (temperaturewise) and your metabolism has to start slowing down, so maybe you are dealing with too much excitement of some kind. The electronic devices have been mentioned, and if you are using some, there are some apps that lower the amount of blue light that stimulates the brain to stay awake and therefore make it easier to find that moment of rest.
If you have bladder issues, it would make sense for you to find that ritual that helps you go to sleep. Emptying your bladder before you lie down would therefore make sense. Is the person you are sharing the bed with aware that you are having this trouble falling asleep? I think if you told them and explained that you'll need to find a calming down routine, they won't be too worried.
Ask if you can read in bed, sometimes reading can help you find a bit of quiet, but I'd avoid electronic devices unless they had that light app.
My partner has a very complicated sleep patern too and I know I can be fully asleep and not notice that he's reading beside me, or playing an electronic game, or even getting up to write poetry or go to the toilet, or have a drink, even though he needs to climb over me to get out of bed. So maybe your partner won't be too bothered or won't mind.

You could also be suffering from some kind of condition which might best be discussed with your doctor. Certain warm drinks (herb teas) can help to find sleep, but they also fill your bladder. Avoid caffeine beverages like tea, coffee but also Coke and other such soft drinks (Red Bull?).