Summary A hopeful story from a woman who’d been prescribed several benzos and SSRIs over the years and found help through yoga, meditation, exercise, and support. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Ativan (lorazepam), Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Success, Positive Outlook, Yoga, Meditation, Exercise, Polydrugging, SSRI, Antidepressant Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/symptoms-sensitivities-and-uplifting-stories-bfp0

Summary A desperate story of mental health difficulties with multiple medications including Xanax, Effexor, and others. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Xanax (alprazolam), Effexor (venlafaxine), Lamactil (lamotrigine), detox, convulsions, brain scan, qEEG, diet, exercise Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/coping-skills-from-a-to-z-part-2-of-2 Content Warning Stories presented on Easing Anxiety may contain triggering content

Summary A story of eventual success tapering off of Xanax with the support of a general physician, a loving spouse, and dog which kept her walking each day. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Xanax (alprazolam), headaches, tinnitus, head band, neurologist, insurance, success Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/coping-skills-from-a-to-z-part-1-of-2 Content Warning Stories presented on Easing Anxiety may contain triggering conten

Summary Max’s story is one of extreme use, including acquiring high dosages on the street. Thankfully, his story is one of success, and even a sense of enlightenment. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Doctors, Symptoms, Street Use, Detox, Rapid Taper, Rehabilitation, High Dosage Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/unsteady-unintelligible-and-unyielding-head-and-neck-symptoms-of-benzo-w

Summary An amazing story of success from a New Zealand woman who tapered successfully from Ativan (via a diazepam substitution) to find new feelings, new sensations, and a new outlook on life. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Ativan (lorazepam), Valium (diazepam), Alcohol, Doctors, Symptoms, Success, Positive outlook, Bipolar Disorder, Listen on the Podcast (Original Story): https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/relationships-intimacy-and-sex-in-benz

Summary A woman who suffers from fibromyalgia struggles with benzo withdrawal from Xanax after 30 years of use. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Xanax (alprazolam), Dependence, Withdrawal, Doctors, Symptoms, Detox, Rehabilitation, Rapid Withdrawal, Financial Struggle, ER Visit Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/the-science-of-benzos-gaba-and-glutamate-bfp018 Content Warning Stories presented on Easing Anxiety may contain triggering content. If this

Summary A benzo story of struggle with a long series of psych medications including Xanax, Klonopin, Ambien, Paxil, and others. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Doctors, Xanax (alprazolam), Polydrug, Paxil (paroxetine), Menopause, Progesterone, Ambien (Zolpidem), Z-drug, Restoril (temezepam), Prozac (fluoxetine), Klonopin (clonazepam), Remeron (mirtazapine), Suicidal Ideation, Fluoroquinolones Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/p

Summary A caregiver’s story of her husband’s dependence on Xanax and the struggles to find any doctor who would help them with his taper. Details Key Topics: Caregiver, Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Doctors, Xanax (alprazolam), Polydrug, Antipsychotics, Antidepressants, Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/benzo-bad-guys-anger-aggression-depression-and-obsession-bfp013 Content Warning Stories presented on Easing Anxiety may contain triggering c

Summary A benzo story of dependence to Xanax and other medications. His withdrawal includes functional medicine and concerns about liver damage and severe inflammation. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Doctors, Xanax (alprazolam), Polydrug, Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Functional Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Symptoms, OCD Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/conversation-with-a-caregiver-bfp012 Content Warning Stories pres