The worst insomnia I experience is when I have a job interview the next day, or a morning flight to catch.
Here's what I take 1 hour before bedtime if I feel anxious or nervous. It works:
- Cal-Mag (chelated) 3-4 tabs. The Magnesium also causes/enables you to take a nice dump the next morning.
- Melatonin 3-9 mgs
- L-Tryptophan 1000 mgs
- Vitamin C 1000 mgs
- Herbs (valerian, hops, skullcap, passion flower, Cali poppy) usually comes in one formula.
Do not take/drink any caffeine at least 6-8 hours before bedtime.
Eating simple carbs (bowl of cereal) before going to bed also helps.