It is odd they won't give you anything, my doctor had no problems giving it to me knowing I needed to sleep. But he wouldn't give me refills or at most one. Not being able to get sleep and desperately wanting sleep is one of the worst feelings I have ever had. It took over my brain, all I wanted, all I begged for was sleep. I just wanted to feel rested. My doctor did tell me if my insomnia continues he would like me to see a sleep doctor but mine is much more of a mental issue, yours seems very much a physical issue.