"i&#039;ve had trouble sleeping since i was a kid, especially in unfamiliar places or when other people were around. over the past few years, i&#039;ve taken benadryl or ambien most nights, but neither helped me when i wasn&#039;t sleeping in my own bed or was very stressed about something. even when i could fall asleep, i&#039;d toss and turn all night and every little sound or movement would wake me up. trazodone has been great for me. i did suffer dry mouth and vivid dreams at the beginning, but those side effects have tapered off for me. for the first time in my life, i don&#039;t worry about being able to fall and stay asleep."