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Hey everyone, it's Dr. Eric Prather here, a psychologist on the front line of the battle against insomnia.

In short, I help people sleep so they can live their best lives.

And on that note, today we're gonna talk about sleep aids, those substances, supplements, and potions, if you will, that many of us need to finally go to sleep.

Or do we? Whether it's melatonin, valerian, or Ambien, there's a lot out there, and even more opinions regarding the subject.

Today, I'll get into what happens when we take sleep aids, why they may be counterintuitive to better sleep, and if that star supplement, melatonin, really works.

And of course, you should always consult your doctor before taking anything to get to sleep.