Hi, Meg. I'm not clear on whether your doctor will give you Ambien. You don't want to become dependent on them, of course, but if they help you you should ask for them. Ambien is not related to benzos, thank heavens.
My own doctor will prescribe Ambien or Lunesta freely, though my insurance will cover only 15 for any thirty days. That's okay with me, and I take far fewer than that, usually just once a week when I do my Avonex shot.