"buspirone worked for me in the beginning by eliminating anxiety as well as nightmares.  however, nightmares and anxiety returned and in response my doctor increased my dose.  now, i experience anxiety at night that has  progressed to paranoia,as well as vivid nightmares.  i cannot stay asleep when i can actually fall asleep.  my mind goes a mile a minute and i have tried meditation and exercise.  on average, i get about 3 hours of sleep a night.  i have even started drinking a glass of wine or two just to calm my nerves. i now avoid going to bed just so i don&#039;t have to deal with the anxiety."