Viral outbreaks, social phobias, benzo withdrawal — all these events can be isolating, and any combination can lead to extreme levels of fear, separation, and loneliness. Why do we suffer so when we are alone? And what can we do about it?

In today’s episode, we look at isolation and loneliness in today’s chaotic times. We also shine our spotlight on a new benzo organization, discuss the dilemma of when to take your last dose, explore the effectiveness of rehabilitation centers, and hear a benzo story from Louisiana.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/surviving-isolation-benzo-withdrawal-in-chaotic-times-bfp064

Video ID: BFP064

Chapters

00:57 Introduction

03:43 Spotlight

07:09 Mailbag

20:04 Benzo Story

30:30 FEATURE: Surviving Isolation

53:32 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

• The Ashton Manual — https://benzo.org.uk/manual

FEATURE

• “Cast Away.” DVD. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Los Angeles: 20th Century Fox, 2000. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162222/.
• Haney, Craig. “Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement.” Annual Review of Criminology. 2018. 1:1, 285-310. Accessed April 29, 2020. https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev-criminol-032317-092326.
• “Passengers.” DVD. Directed by Morten Tyldum. Los Angeles: Columbia Pictures, 2016. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1355644/.

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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