I didnt like the connotations of taking valium, but in the beginning when I was very stressed and frightened I did take it a few times so I could sleep.
I still sleep badly due to terrible hot flushes that I cant take anything hormonal for.
I have been taking Sleep Right occassionally after seeing it mentioned on here before. Sleepright was explained to me as an antihistamine, like Phenergan, but specially formulated to emphasise the drowsiness symptom. the pharmacist says it is safer / less habit forming than valium and I find it works better for me. I take it if Im really strung out after several sleepless nights in a row and find I sleep 8 hours. (Dont worry, still wake for the toilet etc) It is non prescription but regulated. The pharmacists said some people still feel groggy when they wake up and if so, not to take it.