The heart and lungs embody the essence of human life. Benzo withdrawal can affect their normal functioning and create a cascade of symptoms such as heart palpitations, flushing, sweating, hot flashes, shortness of breath, and air hunger.

In today’s episode, we explore benzo withdrawal symptoms of the heart and lungs. We also talk a bit about dealing with family, answer some questions on tapering plans and the vagus nerve, and share a benzo story from Ontario, Canada.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/cardiopulmonary-consternation-heart-and-lung-symptoms-of-benzo-withdrawal-bfp024

Video ID: BFP024

Chapters

00:00  Introduction

09:21  Mailbag

17:08  Benzo Story

23:54  Heart and Lung Symptoms

45:34  Moment of Peace

Resources

The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein.

MAILBAG

• ASHTON MANUAL: “Slow Withdrawal Schedules”
• BIC: “Benzodiazepine Tapering Strategies and Solutions”
• BIC: Search Results for Keyword “Taper”
• BENZO BUDDIES: “Withdrawal Methods”
• MEDICAL NEWS TODAY: “Everything You Nedd to Know About the Vagus Nerve”

FEATURE: Symptoms of the Heart and Lungs in Benzo Withdrawal

• Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual.
• Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. https://easinganxiety.com/book.
• Healthline. “How Anxiety Can Cause Shortness of Breath and What You Can Do.” Accessed June 24, 2019.https://www.healthline.com/health/shortness-of-breath-anxiety#symptoms.
• Medical News Today. “What is dyspnea?” Accessed June 23, 2019.https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314963.php.
• Merriam Webster (online). “Air Hunger.” Accessed June 23, 2019. https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/air%20hunger.
• Villines, Zawn. “What can cause flushed skin?” Medical News Today. October 1, 2018. Accessed June 23, 2019.https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323219.php.
• Wikipedia. “Hyperventilation Syndrome.” Accessed June 24, 2019.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperventilation_syndrome.

Episode Summary

Today, we have part eight in our 14-part series on withdrawal symptoms of benzo withdrawal by focusing on the heart and lungs. We also hear a polydrug story from Canada, answer some questions on the vagus nerve and tapering plans, and talk a bit about family in our introduction.

The Podcast

The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata).

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