Summary Polydrugged with Klonopin, sertraline, pregabalin, and aripripazole, this woman’s story is that of desperation trying to find a way out. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Klonopin (clonazepam), Zoloft (sertraline), Lyrica (pregabalin), Abilify (aripripazole), doctors, symptoms, psychiatrist, insomnia Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/quick-questions-about-anxiety-insomnia-benzos-and-withdrawal-bfp034 Content Warning S

Hypersensitivity. In benzo withdrawal, we feel everything…more. Learn about the parade of nerve sensation symptoms such as itching, tingling, burning, paresthesia, numbness, and extreme sensitivities to light and sound among others. In today’s episode, we explore the nerve sensations of benzo withdrawal. We also learn a bit about upcoming episodes for Benzo Free and hear a comedy of errors story about one listener’s summer adventures. Video ID: BFP033 Listen to the Podcast Th

Few things in life are more beneficial than a good night’s sleep. But for millions of people, especially those in benzo withdrawal, this is easier said than done. Learn some tips and tricks which may help you get the rest you so desperately need. In today’s episode, we’ll tackle the withdrawal symptoms of insomnia and nightmares. We’ll also answer a question on taper symptoms, discuss how long psychological symptoms may continue, and join D for a personal anniversary celebrat

The information available for benzo withdrawal can be frightening, confusing, and overwhelming. To help simplify this, Benzo Free presents a two-part series on the 20 important things to remember during this difficult time. In today’s episode, we look at the remaining eleven. We also hear a benzo story from New Orleans, respond to a question about when to start tapering, and share a comment about the length of our episodes. Video ID: BFP031 Listen to the Podcast This episode

Summary This is a story of a paraplegic who found himself prescribed a carousel of benzos (Xanax and Klonopin) while attempting to withdraw from Valium and his difficulty finding support for someone with a severe disability. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Valium (diazepam), Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Paraplegia, Psychiatrist, Detox, Cold Turkey, Disability, Doctors Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/top-20-

The information available for benzo withdrawal can be frightening, confusing, and overwhelming. To help simplify this, Benzo Free presents a two-part series on the 20 important things to remember during this difficult time. In today’s episode, we look at the first nine. We also hear an audio story from Seattle, answer a question about substances to avoid, share a comment about gratitude, and discuss the consequences withdrawal takes on our sense of self. Video ID: BFP030 List

Without our muscles, we’re nothing. We can’t sit, stand, walk, eat, see, hear, or even breathe. Unfortunately, these same muscles can take a beating during benzo withdrawal. Learn what to expect and how to manage this parade of muscular mayhem. In today’s episode, we explore the muscular symptoms possible with benzo withdrawal including tightness, spasms, cramps, twitches, tics, pulls, sprains, tears, convulsions, and seizures. We also answer a question on green tea, learn ab

Summary A dark and difficult benzo story of dependence on Ativan. After facing severe withdrawal symptoms including the loss of job and relationships, Rick found a way out and is beginning to rebuild his life. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Ativan, lorazepam, career loss, relationship loss, hallucinations, gabapentin, Prozac, fluoxotine, antidepressant, doctors, success Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/tight-tense-and-twi

Our central nervous system not only provides sensations of pleasure and pain, but it also interprets our perception of reality. In benzo withdrawal, that sense of reality can be altered creating an inescapable fog of detachment and illusion. In today’s episode, we explore perceptual symptoms of benzo withdrawal including derealization, depersonalization, hallucinations, and perceptual distortions. We also answer a question on cognitive dysfunction and returning to the workpla