I tried taking Lunesta a couple weeks back and it put me to sleep, but it had some side effects I didn't like.
I agree that without sleep we are much more prone to melt down.
That being said, with the meds I've been on, I've needed sleeping pills on many occasions. Have you tried Ambien or even better Ambien CR? Make sure you really discuss dosages with your doc based on body size and metabolism rates. I metabolise drugs quickly, so when I first took Ambien, it would only ever work for about four hours, so I ended up double dosing, with doc's approval.
Work your routine, too, in order to be easier able to sleep. Watch the caffeine, and do something upbeat that makes you tired before you sleep. Comedies are good to watch, assuming they're not action-packed. Good books generally put me in a good mood, tire my eyes, and help me sleep. Especially if you find something inspirational.
Good luck!
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