Wondering how big a role insomnia plays in aggravating/causing symptoms.

I know that when I don’t sleep, even before benzos, I start to feel insane/get parasthesia/twitching/DP-DR... all symptoms common in benzo withdrawal. I’m not saying they would cease to occur if those suffering could manage good sleep, but since many cannot, I wonder if a big step in treating benzo WDs is tackling the sleep issue. After all, the brain needs sleep to heal itself. There’s a reason sleep deprivation is considered torture.

I believe that sleep is HUGE while we are healing, I'm just not sure how much control we have over it since it's a chicken/egg kind of thing.

 

That's why it is super important to take all of the common sense measures you can to ensure you get the best sleep- stay active, eat right, sleep in a cool, quiet, dark room, avoid stimulation late at night....etc. Admittedly I slack on some of these things more than I should.