So I am not getting enough sleep. I wake up constantly throughout the night, whether it's from dogs barking, storms, or even just a strong gust of wind. Add on to that is my fiance works nights, so when he comes home in the morning he is all awake from work yet, and is not the quietest person to be around. He likes to yell at the television, he likes to curse at the games he plays, he likes to talk to himself or the dogs, and I can literally feel when he is frustrated at something because it gets my anxiety up and then I can't fall back asleep. In a 700 sq ft apt, I hear it all.
I know getting a good nights rest is important for weight loss, and on the nights where I do get good sleep I see a big difference! I'm considering trying an over-the-counter sleep aid at a very small dose (probably half of what the recommended dose is) to see if that helps improve my sleep, but I don't know what kind to get, and I don't know if using it will have side effects that can effect my weight loss negatively.
Does anyone have any recommendations, or know of any negative side effects? I'm not too concerned with getting addicted because I don't intend to use it daily, just on an as-needed basis, like if I had a few days of really poor sleep.