After months of sleeplessness as a result of menopause, it was a long haul working my way back to healthy sleep patterns. I never took drugs; I'm one of those women who tries to avoid drugs at all costs, preferring to rely instead on time being a healer, and working the mind-body connection. I have nothing against drugs (besides their high cost), and take them when required; I would never eschew antibiotics for the occasional strep throat. But day to day, no thanks; I'll muddle through somehow.