Questions, Comments, and a Few Answers About Benzo Dependence and Withdrawal

How long will my recovery last? If I’ve taken these drugs periodically, can I be dependent? How do I convince my doctor? What is this condition of ours even called? These and several other common questions beg for answers.

In today’s episode, we look inside our mailbag and discuss a variety of questions from the listeners. We also share a story from the United Kingdom and talk about maintaining healthy habits once we start to feel better.

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Chapters

00:57 Introduction

09:16 Benzo Story

19:40 Feature

52:30 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

— Leigh, Jennifer. “The Corona Virus (COVID-19) and Benzo Withdrawal.” Benzo Withdrawal Help. February 27, 2020. Accessed February 28, 2020. https://benzowithdrawalhelp.com/curing-fear/the-corona-virus-covid-19-and-benzo-withdrawal/.

FEATURE: Questions, Comments, and a Few Answers…

—Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. https://easinganxiety.com/ashton.

— “Chronic Disease.” National Cancer Institute: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms. Accessed February 29, 2020. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/chronic-disease.

— 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.

—Guilleminault, Christian. “Benzodiazepines, breathing, and sleep.” The American Journal of Medicine. March 2, 1990. 88(3): S25-S28. doi:10.1016/0002-9343(90)90282-I.

— Jehan, Shazia, Evan Auguste, Perumal Pandi, et al. “Depression, obstructive sleep apnea and psychosocial health.” Sleep Med Dis Int J. 2017;1(3):58-63. doi: 10.15406/smdij.2017.01.00012.

— “Sleep Apnea.” National Sleep Foundation. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea.

— “Tips for Talking About Benzos with Doctors, Therapists, Family, and Friends (Episode #58).” The Benzo Free Podcast. February 25, 2020. https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/tips-for-talking-about-benzos-to-doctors-therapists-and-family-bfp058

— “What you need to know about sleep apnea.” Medical News Today. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/178633.

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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