I have a have had a hard time staying asleep for many years....close to 7. I have tried all of the OTC including Melatonin without success. My Dr. had me try Ambien and that did not work either. I can't tell you how many times I will fall asleep around 930/10 pm and wake up around midnight and stay awake for the remainder of the night. It is pretty frustrating. I think some of it is hormonal ( I am in my early 40s). So in short I feel for you Shootingstar. If you find something that works let me know!!