What have you tried to help you sleep? If it's any help, I tried all the tricks and none work. Benzodiazapines and anti-depressants did nothing. Over-the -counter sleep meds worse than nothing. I got on Ambien and it worked like a charm, but big brother gov is restricting those for seniors now. (you mentioned you're retired. I am too). I switched to Lunesta this year and it works just like Ambien. It cost very little on a medicare advantage plan. You didn't mention if p-doc tried you on that. If p-doc won't let you have Lunesta, quit him asap as most doctors will let you. most doctors will gladly prescribe Lunesta. It isn't a sedative, it just pushes the sleep button in your brain.