 [ Symptoms ] major sleeping difficulties for the past month due to anxiety restless legs meds dont help no caffine reg schedule sleeping pills do not help stopped melatonin since i was getting pounding headaches concussion about one month ago but all symptons have disappeared daily activities same often up for days at a time major depression for years but now symptoms seems to be leaning more toward bipolar it seems like a can fall asleep on the couch better than in the bedroom  please help  meds include xanax paxil topomax and requip in addition to occasional percoset or oxycodone to treact chronic pancreatitis [ Disease ] i am sorry you are going through this sleep problems are very difficult to cope with it sounds like you have been trying all the right things and you are taking medications that should make it easier to sleep    but obviously are not i would suggest you try some non medicinal techniques to help you get some sleep good sleep hygiene or a collection of practices you use regularly to maintain the sleepwake cycle can make a world of difference avoid napping during the day exercise regularly if you are able and have been cleared by a physician to do so even simply taking a walk each day is helpful avoid eating a large meal close to bedtime keep your bed for sleep only do not lie around in it and watch tv or read during the day maintain a relaxing bedtime routine such as taking a warm bath before bed then spending a few minutes reading before you turn out the light create a relaxing bedroom environment with low light and a comfortable temperature if these things do not help and your sleeplessness continues you may want to visit with your health care provider about other ways to solve this problem good luck to you