Benzo withdrawal can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. But the expected struggles can be eased significantly with a little education and support. Grab a plate and visit our buffet of coping skills: you just might find exactly what you need.

In today’s episode, we look at the first half of coping skills from A to Z. We also catch up on a couple of events from last week, discuss light-headedness and P.O.T.S., answer an inquiry from a listener with mild withdrawal, and share a benzo story from California.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/coping-skills-from-a-to-z-part-1-of-2-bfp037

Video ID: BFP037

Chapters

00:57 Introduction

06:52 Mailbag

17:17 Benzo Story

22:39 Feature

52:50 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.

INTRODUCTION

• Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Symposium: Web Page
• Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Symposium: YouTube Video
• CNN: This is Life with Lisa Ling – The Benzo Crisis – Airs Sunday, Oct. 6th

MAILBAG

• “Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).” Cleveland Clinic. Accessed September 23, 2019. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16560-postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome-pots.

FEATURE: Coping Skills from A to Z (Part 1)

• “Aromatherapy Uses and Benefits.” Healthline. Accessed September 22, 2019. https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-aromatherapy.
• 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.
• Fletcher, Jenna. “How to use 4-7-8 breathing for anxiety.” Medical News Today. February 11, 2019. Accessed September 22, 2019. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324417.php.
• 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.
• Kim, Sean, “10 Science-Backed, Simple Ways to Be Happier Today,” Life Hack, accessed March 7, 2017. https://www.lifehack.org/383250/10-science-backed-simple-ways-happier-today?ref=nav-dropdown-blog-.
• Seuss, Dr. The Lorax. New York: Random House, 1971.
• “Walking can lower risk of heart-related conditions as much as running.” Science Daily. April 4, 2013. Accessed August 14, 2017. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130404170225.htm.
• Yeung, WF, KF Chung, ZJ Zhang, SP Zhang, WC Chan, RM Ng, CL Chan, LM Ho, BY Yu, JC Chau, NC Lau, and LX Lao. “Electroacupuncture for tapering off long-term benzodiazepine use: A randomized controlled trial.” Journal of Psychiatric Research 2019 Feb. 109:59-67. Accessed September 23, 2019. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2018.11.015.

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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