Long time insomniac here
I have gone back to the drawing board with it...on my better evenings I drink chamomile tea, soak in a warm bath and.... don't laugh...but I think one of the most helpful things is giving myself a foot reflexology massage (I used to be able to put myself back to sleep with one when I woke up during the night)
Like you, Tyler, I was on xanax and trazadone for several years..I don't want to take either of those anymore. But I do miss the immediate put me under effect of the xanax...tho' it is short lived without the trazadone.
I used to be able to read myself to sleep too..now I get interested and stay awake longer. ppfffffftt.
guess I will go choose one of the library books I brought home in a few...