The Benzo Free Podcast10 Mar 2020

Benzo Belly: Our Gut in Withdrawal (Take 2)

Our gut can take a direct hit in benzo withdrawal. Pain, aches, cramps, digestive issues, inflammation, distention, and more. Why does this happen and what can we do about it? It’s time to revisit these symptoms and see what we can learn.

In today’s episode, we take a second look at the symptoms of the abdomen and digestive system. We also hear a benzo success story, talk about the long game of withdrawal, and hear some original music from one of our listeners.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/benzo-belly-our-gut-in-withdrawal-take-2-bfp060

Video ID: BFP060

Chapters

00:57 Introduction

11:25 Spotlight

18:06 Benzo Story

23:39 FEATURE: Benzo Belly

49:20 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.

SPOTLIGHT (Original Music)

THE ALBUM: “Get Well” by Come Back K!

Streaming: Bandcamp (https://comebackk.bandcamp.com/album/get-well) /

Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/5B4s2pHWDVIANjOfjRBT39?si=XNxEQGnXQXav9HF18jT8QQhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5B4s2pHWDVIANjOfjRBT39?si=XNxEQGnXQXav9HF18jT8QQ ) /

Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ng7HTMQU6LwNKuiqUf4lxJ_PvMowxv8dw)

For Purchase: Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084H1MRV7/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_L4cAEb0JY58DS0

FEATURE: Benzo Belly: Our Gut in Withdrawal (Take 2)

Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. https://easinganxiety.com/ashton.
“Everything you need to know about the vagus nerve.” Medical News Today. Accessed March 9, 2020. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318128.
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.
Salari, Pooneh, and Mohammad Abdollahi. “Systematic review of modulators of benzodiazepine receptors in irritable bowel syndrome: Is there hope?” World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2011 Oct 14. 17(38):4251-7. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i38.4251.

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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CREDITS

Music provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio

— https://www.storyblocks.com

Benzo Free Theme

— Title: “Walk in the Park”

— Artist: Neil Cross

PRODUCTION

Easing Anxiety is produced by…

Denim Mountain Press

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