When the dark clouds of benzo withdrawal engulf you, how do you respond? Do you lock the door? Curse the world around you? Protect yourself and hide from life? Or is there another choice? One that takes time but may lead down a better path.

In today’s podcast, I am back on the road again and on my favorite trail during a downpour. I used this experience as a metaphor for the choices we make during benzo withdrawal. Join me as we talk about facing our fears, discuss getting through each day, and announce an upcoming BAWG event for W-BAD.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/when-the-rains-fall-enduring-benzo-withdrawal-bfp084

Video ID: BFP084

Chapters

00:00  Introduction

04:14  W-BAD Event

06:27  A Little Rain Must Fall

08:05  A Sense of Hope

09:53  Getting Through Each Day

11:14  Facing the Rain

14:02  Frozen by Fear

17:42  Inviting Change

20:00  Moment of Peace

Resources

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W-BAD EVENT

• World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD) — https://www.w-bad.org

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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Benzo Free Theme

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