Because the directions say take Trazadone with food, I try to take it
fairly soon after dinner with a cookie or something light. I almost think
it did not work for me at the beginning as I took it right at bedtime without food.

Another person/ writer said it took them 3 hrs to fall asleep after taking
Trazadone, so I think taking it with food somehow speeds up the process.
Do I get sleepy in a couple of hours after= yes, but that feels good for a change,
rather than being wide eyed & worried about whether I will sleep or not.
More than you want to know but I read a book about sleep & the author suggested making a list during the day of what you are worried about to prevent worrying at bedtime. What do you think?