In this episode of Mining in the Comments, Coach Daniel takes a deep dive into a powerful question from Couloir, who wrote about their struggle with sleep after stopping benzodiazepines.

It’s been two months since the taper ended and now the question is: 👉 “Is this just withdrawal, or do I have insomnia again?” Coach Daniel unpacks: Why post-benzo sleep issues often aren’t a relapse into insomnia The “beach ball” analogy that explains the hyperactive nervous system during withdrawal How to understand these symptoms without fear and why they’re usually temporary This episode is for anyone recovering from benzo use, feeling confused by their sleep patterns, and looking for clarity, validation, and calm.

👇 Drop your questions or experiences in the comments — we might mine yours next. —

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The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. 

Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ 

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