I have a hard time getting shut eye and staying asleep. ive tried sleeping pills but i don’t want to depend on them.
Nope I don’t sleep during the day,so its not that 
Melatonin will work in a high enough dose. There is no "overdose" because it is a hormone by the body with a short half-life. Just stay away from computers and blue-light (like florescents), as I have heard these break it down faster.
Other than that, you have prescription medication. Atarax (hydroxizine) is not habit forming, and about 30mg of that will make you really tired.
Try a boring book, usually does the job for me. Are you not able to sleep due to sleeping during the day?
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Melatonin will work in a high enough dose. There is no "overdose" because it is a hormone by the body with a short half-life. Just stay away from computers and blue-light (like florescents), as I have heard these break it down faster.
Other than that, you have prescription medication. Atarax (hydroxizine) is not habit forming, and about 30mg of that will make you really tired.
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