Everyone says white noise helps but analyze: does it help ME? Map the noise sensitivity: am I woken by sounds or am I conditioning myself to need white noise? Calculate: if I gradually reduced white noise volume, could I sleep without it? Show me the dependency check: is white noise helping or am I dependent? Give me the testing protocol: with/without white noise for 1 week each. Include: whether I actually need white noise or it's placebo, risk of dependence, and alternatives like ear plugs.