Livia, there are quite a few sleep meds.. well most are not sleep meds but that is off label use. There are benzos, like ativan. Zyprexa and Seroquel are antipsychotics, which are actually major tranquilizers.... they should make you sleep. Make sure you look them up and research the side effects before taking them. I think they would help you sleep but long term use does carry risks like diabetes and other serious problems, so be aware about that. Maybe better for short term use for sleep.

The thing with these meds weather they are benzos or AP's ..using them for sleep, the effect does wear off and either stops working or you need to keep increasing the dose. And they all effect each of us differently, Seaswept had a good experience as did they person who said Zyprexa. These meds made me into a total zombie, messed up my blood pressure, hypoglycemia, and chronic headaches.. the hangover effect.

But you really do need something at the moment I think. Just make sure you know the drugs before you take them. I hope you will be able to sleep soon.

Seaswept is right.. it is trazodone. I have taken it, but not much luck.. I think there are some others here who have had success with it. It brought on mania for me. Since you are already manic, adding an AD right now might not be a good idea.