"i&#039;ve had chronic insomnia since i was a child.  the trazodone both helps me fall asleep quickly and helps me stay asleep longer (usually 4 to 5 hours straight sleep versus my usual waking every hour).  as far as help with insomnia i would give trazodone a 10.  unfortunately though it does stay in my system a full 12 to 13 hours which means i am groggy and lethargic in the morning until it wears off, usually around 10am or 11am.   however, once it does wear off i feel great and for the rest of the day i have much more energy than i do when i don&#039;t take trazodone and don&#039;t sleep well.  i take between 15-75 mgs when i&#039;m ready to go to bed.  aside from the morning grogginess i think this has been a wonderful help."