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human
Does a person's body still become rested if only laying down instead of completely asleep?

Sometimes I have trouble getting to sleep and I tell myself (so there isn't that much pressure to fall asleep) that if I just lay down and relax in bed with my eyes closed, my body will still obtain rest. Or does this not matter? 

I will be happy to provide further insight on my situation.
gpt
The effects of sleep are primarily related to brain function, and that recuperation does not happen from just laying down all night. If you actually needed a physical break then that would help (but chances are you probably didn't).