Do you take melatonin to help you sleep?

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I've heard from many friends and family that melatonin works wonders for those with insomnia. I've never taken it, due to the fact I'm prescribed an anti-anxiety medication to help sleep, but I still wanted to find out if it works. Have you ever used it? Does it help you sleep? I wonder if this would actually work for those with insomnia. I mean, it may work for those with mild cases, but does it work for people who REALLY have a hard time sleeping? How much of it do you take and how long have you been taking it? I think it would be a more natural remedy since our bodies already produce melatonin, so that makes me feel as though it's safer. If you DO take it, is this a reason why you take it? Due to the natural nature of it?