When I stopped taking my benzo, I didn't sleep at all for 2 weeks straight. I had horrific panic attacks that left me feeling like I would die. It took 3 months for me to actually be able to function let alone sleep for 6-8 hours a night. Withdrawal from benzos can actually kill you. I definitely did not know this or would have tapered off slowly. I was also on benzos 1mg 3 times a day for 1 year. Your brain needs sleep. Trazadone never worked after being on benzos for a significant amount of time. See your Dr. before coming off benzos please.