The Benzo Free Podcast

The Benzo Free Podcast


Stories, Successes, and Easing Symptom Severity

September 01, 2020

What is the best method for reducing symptoms in benzo withdrawal? Why do we cling to a need for control? Is a slow taper still the way to go? These questions along with three quintessential benzo stories create a fully loaded show.

In today’s episode, D returns to the podcast after a 2 ½ month hiatus. He discusses some of the key questions of withdrawal, shares a few stories of struggle and success, and closes out with the moment of peace.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/stories-successes-and-easing-symptom-severity-bfp068

Video ID: BFP068


Chapters


00:00 Introduction

14:05 Benzo Stories / Intro

14:43 Benzo Stories / Susanna’s Story

18:25 Benzo Stories / Jeremy’s Story

28:28 Benzo Stories / Donna’s Story

36:14 Feature / Intro

37:45 Feature / Tapering Options

39:34 Feature / Reducing Symptoms

44:55 Feature / Anxiety and Control

47:40 Moment of Peace


 

Resources

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REFERENCES

  • 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.

 

Introduction


Today’s intro was a long one. It’s been a while since we talked on the podcast, and I wanted to catch up on a few things. I discussed our first episode recorded and released with video, recent changes in my life, our new Instagram site, and much more.

 

Benzo Stories


Today’s we shared three stories from Susanna, Jeremy, and Donna.

 


Feature


In our feature today, we focused on a few general topics:

  1. Slow taper vs. other options
  2. Reducing the severity of your symptoms
  3. Anxiety and the irresistible thirst for control

 

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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