OOT - help me sleep soundly

[suzzer99]

What is it in NyQuil that knocks you out so well? I had a cold, so for a couple weeks now I've been taking NyQuil and melatonin every night and sleeping like a rock. I normally never sleep through the night. But lately I have and I feel a lot more rested in the morning. I used to take melatonin, but that really just helps you fall asleep. It doesn't help you sleep any deeper.

I don't think I can keep drinking NyQuil every night can I? Anyone know an over the counter sleeping aid that mimics NyQuil? I used to do tylenol PM but I hate the feeling when I wake up. Same with melatonin and Xanax. I could get Ambien but I don't really have a Dr. or health insurance (other than catastrophic) right now. Much easier if I can just buy it at the drug store.

thx oot


cliff notes: is there anything out there that will help me sleep as well as I do with NyQuil?