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Everyone is different. Occasionally I use a prescription sleep aid like Ativan (benzodiazapine) or Trazodone (generic form in the United States). Like last night when a neighborhood party started letting off noisy fireworks. But I don't overdo these especially the Ativan as it can become a dependency. I just accept that my sleep behaviors are normal for me and that I need less less sleep. You mentioned meditation. I have been a meditator for over 40 years, I believe it is beneficial to your psyche and well-being whether or not it improves your sleep (some claim that it does). Learn to accept yourself as you are, don't fight yourself and things will improve even if you don't achieve your optimal.
Hey Butterfly123,
Yes, I know what you mean as this has been my problem for a long time. Whenever I travel I cannot sleep; whenever I am in a strange situation I cannot sleep. But here I am typing which proves that I survived it (although I probably felt a bit miserable at the time). My doctor also told me that when he traveled and was in a strange bed, he had trouble sleeping. His solution and now my solution (don't throw bricks at me please), is to allow yourself to “cheat” during those times. So now when I travel I don't get as anxious about my sleep because I pack a prescription sleep aid that I use if I need it. Just having it is sometimes is enough to alleviate the anxiety. It is a safety net that allows you to release your anxiety about sleep. And guess what, just having it means you might not need it. Doesn't mean you'll have the best sleep of your life but you will do okay. And if because of the situation you are so wired and tense, well then an occasional use of a sleep aid might be warranted. But be judicious…..this isn't an answer for every night. Peace…….
I was told by a sleep doctor that I have had hyperarousal since childhood that interferes with my sleep. This drug seems to target that kind of wakefulness. However, given the recent experience of other newly introduced drugs for arthritis, diabetes, etc., I don't think I want to be one of the early adopters. I have a healthy cynicism of new drugs.
