The Benzo Free Podcast13 Mars 2022

Our Mailbag: Setbacks, Symptoms, Stories, and Success

What is mindset, and why is it so important in benzo withdrawal? Are setbacks common, and how do you work through them? Are benzos too limited now? Is it okay to wait to withdraw? Is this permanent? These questions and so much more.

In today’s episode, I dive into our mailbag again and listen to you. Your questions. Your comments. Your stories. You are the heart of this podcast, and these are my favorite episodes. I also share progress in the benzo community and my personal struggles with stress, self-care, and grieving. I hope you’ll join us.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/our-mailbag-setbacks-symptoms-stories-and-success-bfp098

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Chapters

00:00 INTRODUCTION

02:07 How We Grieve

06:36 I’m Back

07:12 Progress at BAWG

10:02 Hard to Move On

12:27 BENZO STORIES

13:48 Deanna’s Story

18:36 Trevor’s Story

27:35 MAILBAG

28:40 When to Withdraw

30:58 Access to Benzos

34:07 Head Pressure in WD

36:51 Setbacks in WD

41:01 A New You in WD

45:13 Does Everyone Heal?

49:45 Lies Our Brains Tell Us

52:50 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.

BENZO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

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

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

— Benzodiazepine Best Practices (BIC): https://benzoinfo.com

— Benzo Warrior Group: https://benzowarrior.com

— Bloom into Wellness (Baylissa Frederick): https://baylissa.com

RECOVERY TRAINING

— Choices Recovery Training: https://www.choicesrecoverytrainings.com

— Embark PCA Recovery (Training): https://www.embarkpca.net/classes

OTHER REFERENCES

— The 5 Stages of Grief (University of Washington): https://www.washington.edu/counseling/2020/06/08/the-stages-of-grief-accepting-the-unacceptable

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).

WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com

MAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx

DISCLAIMER

All content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

CREDITS

Music provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio

— https://www.storyblocks.com

Benzo Free Theme

— Title: “Walk in the Park”

— Artist: Neil Cross

Meditation Music

— Title: “Dreaming of Floating”

— Artist: Neil Cross

PRODUCTION

Easing Anxiety is produced by…

Denim Mountain Press

https://www.denimmountainpress.com

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