Living with Insomnia

I have severe chronic insomnia. Amitriptyline was prescribed after years of having trouble falling asleep. This was partially effective for 15 years or so but I needed to increase the doseage until I was at 100mg. My Dr. and I decided that I need to come off of this medication due to side effects. At this time nothing is working. I have tried nearly everything on the market both herbal and prescription. I have such a tolerance for medication that after one dose it no longer works. This includes Ambien,Lunesta, all combinations of Melatonin, Valarian and other herbs for sleep. People tell me to take a hot bath,drink sleepy time tea etc. They have no clue as to what true insomnia is. Last night, I was awake to see every hr. pass except 3 am. I am going crazy. The last anti-dep. I tried nearly killed me (Cymbalta) perhaps it was the combination with Lunesta, anyway I was a mess. Writing this is a cry for help. I have a Dr. appt tomorrow and I will ask for a referral to another specialist in sleep. I am also going to seek out hypnosis and Chinese treatment, acupuncture etc.