Do we truly recover from protracted benzo withdrawal (BIND)? What does that look like? What about from other psych medications? Can we realistically get back to “normal” after all of this? And if so, how? Join D and Dr. Jenn for this intimate conversation.  

In today’s episode, we welcome therapist and benzo coach Jennifer Leigh back to the podcast. Dr. Jenn has helped many individuals recover from withdrawal and BIND and we’ll get her take on several pressing questions. We’ll share a few updates, talk a bit about her story, and hear from a few of you. I hope you enjoy it.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/benzo-community-healing-and-support-w-jennifer-leigh-bfp101

Video ID: BFP101

Chapters

00:00 Update Announcement

02:08 What’s New with Dr. Jenn

08:53 Doctor, Therapist, and Peer Training

11:17 So Much Going On

11:56 BIND Definition

14:34 Today’s Format

15:41 MAILBAG

15:47 What About Other Psych Meds?

19:47 Online Support

32:18 FEATURE: Chat with Jenn

32:25 Jenn’s Benzo Story

41:52 A New and Better You

44:02 Are You Symptom Free?

46:03 Finding That Connection

46:37 Are Benzos Different in BIND?

48:19 Is Klonopin (clonazepam) Different?

48:57 D’s Current Status in BIND

50:36 Finding Acceptance

51:40 5 Stages of Grief

52:56 Getting Back to Normal?

55:19 A New and Better You (Take 2)

57:54 Why Don’t Doctors Know This?

59:25 CLOSING

Episode Resources

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INTRODUCTION

— CME Lunch and Learn Videos: https://corxconsortium.org/bz-webinars

FEATURE (Jennifer Leigh)

— Benzo Withdrawal Help (w/ Jennifer Leigh): https://benzowithdrawalhelp.com

BENZO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

— Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG): https://corxconsortium.org/work-groups/benzodiazepine

— The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices: https://benzoreform.org

— Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC): https://benzoinfo.com

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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