Medications and Sleep

I don't have depression but I do have a sleep problem that developed when Elle was 3mths old and is still going strong. My doc previously said it is probably anxiety related and suggested anti-anxiety med i.e. anti-depressants.

However, it seems to me that lots of people find their sleep gets worse on those meds, not better! What is your experience?

I feel that committing to taking something like that whilst pregnant is a big call as the safety is not guaranteed so if I do I want to be fairly sure it will be worth it.

I'm also scared about the fact that many people struggle to come off the meds and I don't want to stay on them for a long time as I'm not a medication person (not even Panadol). I find ALL medications, even panadol make me feel full of chemicals.

Yeah I have to stay clear of sleeping pills as I get serious rebound insomnia after only one night of taking a sleeping pill.

Before getting pregnant I tried various herbal things and the only one that kinda worked can't be taken during pregnancy.

I've tried getting homeopathic remedies made for me but they never helped what-so-ever.

It's tricky. I feel like I have a chemical imbalance...I'm tired, relaxed, happy but my body won't fall into sleep.