i'm 66 and have lived with bp2 for more than 35 yrs. never had issues w/sleep but it seems this past yr. i cannot sleep or stay asleep. p/doc hasn't given me any answers. stress is a big trigger for insomnia for me. i keep my bedtime schedule regular. ambien is like eating an m&m and pharmacist tells me it won't stop the racing thoughts which i have also. sometimes low doses (12-25mg) of seroquel helps and now i'm trying valium. started taking 5mg of melatonin w/whatever med i choose at bedtime. please tell me what gets you to sleep and keeps you asleep. i'm totally wrecked w/o sleep.