"i have had an issue for many years where i could not shut my brain off when i went to sleep.  my doctors had tried xanax, valium, sleeping pills (over counter and prescription) and though some worked initially they did not completely work for me.  i was talking to a psychiatrist friend of mine and they suggested that i try trazodone. after researching it and seeing that it was an anti-depressant i was extremely skeptical and concerned about side effects. i started with 50mg at night and the first night i took it was the best nights sleep i had in a long time.  i am now on 100mg at night and always have great nights sleep. the only side effect i have is vivid dreams."