How's Sonata? I haven't had much luck with Sonata, Ambien had been alright, and Lunesta I haven't tried yet.
For "me" only my opinion for myself,is anti-anxiety meds help relax me enough,so that when I finally put my head down on that pillow, I can close my eyes and no tossing and turning,watching the clock occurs.
This is the thing that helps me now,if I'm having a problem.
Fortunately,I do not need this much at all, and if I get out walk/jog or work outdoors I fall asleep, with no problem,it's great too,its natural.

Kind of reminds me when children have played outdoors, they fall asleep earlier and everyone would sleep great.
This applies to fidgety dogs,especially the seniour dogs.

Does Sonata work the same way as Ambien, and Lunesta?
I was just wondering,and thought if it doesn't may be why it didn't do much for me,just a morning headache.