I realize that it is somewhat ridiculous to be afraid of a natural substance considering that every day I happily swallow pills that are much, much more dangerous. But I'm scared of the stuff.

I was supposed to start it tonight but my mom had minor surgery today and may need me to clean up her dressings during the night so I'm not doing anything that might make me more sleepy. (I can't fall asleep despite a HUGE amount of sedation but I then sleep a ton.)

Anyone with positive experiences with the stuff? I'm supposed to start at 3 mg and go to 6 if 3 doesn't work.

Does if feel like a sleeping pill (I think what I'm afraid of; I Hate z-drugs) or more like falling asleep?