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Firstly make sure you have good sleep hygiene. Dim the lights an hour before bed. No electronics in bed. Bed only used for sex and sleep. Sleep at the same time every day. No coffee past noon. Exercise early in the day. Etc you can google more sleep hygiene stuff.

Secondly, I find that warm milk helps me sleep faster, but studies have not shown that it makes a difference. Its probably just psychological for me at this point. You could also try a weighted blanket if you have anxiety. Theres some early studies that show that it might help calm anxiety and help you sleep better. But people telling you to eat sugary stuff does not actually work. Sugar would keep you awake if anything.

Third, melatonin or benadryl can help. Would not recommend this for prolonged daily use. No melatonin does not damage your brain like some people above have said. But dont overdose melatonin either. If you do use it, try the absolute smallest dose possible. I mean like take a 1 or 3 mg tablet, and nibble off a little piece, ~0.3-0.5 mg worth and try that first.

Fourth, would not recommend ambien unless you're have major issues sleeping, you have diagnosed anxiety with insomnia, possibly depression, and you've tried all other methods and nothing works.....AND it interferes with your work. Only in that case would I say you could try ambien.
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