I have found THC(5mg, very small amount),CBD,CBN to help, but I have to supplement my Lunesta with it. Ambien only works for about 2 hrs, hence you wake up and can't go back to sleep. Also, seems Ambien doesn't offer REAL sleep, no dreaming etc. After much research I asked for Lunesta. It lasts, for me, 4-6 hrs. and it permits cycling through the sleep phases. Nights that are difficult, even with Lunesta, I take 1/2 gummy, it works pretty good. If you want to go with no prescription sleep aid, the THC/CBD/CBN and natural herbal sleep aids are about it. Melatonin is controversial IMO. I don't take it. I hope one day we all find a simple, workable solution to our sleep problems. Mine has been lifetime, since a child. Is it true SOME people don't need as much sleep as others? Maybe, but not me. If I don't get >=6 hrs I'm done for the day.