The latest blog post from D E Foster and updates on the website and podcast.

March 1, 2023 – After two years of work and many delays, I am proud to announce the launch of the new Easing Anxiety Website. There are many advancements and workflow improvements with this new site. I've listed some of the advancements and benefits below. Here are some benefits of the new site: More Frequent, Timely Content — The biggest gain from the new site is that it will simplify my life. By doing this, I can focus more on content. Improved Processing Speed — The new s

In today’s episode, we explore the mailbag — in particular, your YouTube comments.

The Z-drugs: Ambien. Lunesta. Sonata. What are these? Can they cause dependence?

Are benzos effective for treating anxiety? Insomnia? Seizures? If they aren’t safe, what is the evidence? How many BIND symptoms are there? Could these be permanent? And what about COVID? Tune in for the surprising answers. In today’s episode, we ask some key questions about benzos and provide real answers, with evidence to back them. We also share questions from our international listeners on CBD and probiotics, and we hear a powerful story of one woman’s struggle with her t

Introduction Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) is a chronic health condition that some individuals experience after long-term use of the benzodiazepine class (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium, etc.) of prescription medications. This article provides a solid introduction to BIND including the scientific literature backing its discovery. Contents Important Disclaimers Benzodiazepines & Z-drugs BIND Terminology BIND Definition BIND Origin Withdrawal vs. BIND

This past year was difficult for so many. But as with all years, there was a lot of good too. In today’s VLOG, I look at some of the positive events of this past year. I also talk a bit about our progress here at Easing Anxiety, share my wishes for the coming year, and make plenty of flubs and guffaws (big surprise 😊) which I hope adds a bit of laughter and levity to your holiday. I hope you enjoy it. Happy Holidays from Easing Anxiety. Wishing you joy, love, and peace, D 😊

Do certain foods cause anxiety? Do certain foods help ease anxiety? Does diet influence our overall mental health? And if so, can you lower your anxiety state by simply changing your diet? We tackle these and other questions in this video. Welcome to our third video in the series: “101 Anxiety Tips.” In today’s video, we simplify the complex world of diet and anxiety into three key lists: 5 Beneficial Eating Habits, 5 Foods to Avoid or Limit, and 5 Foods to Embrace. Let me k

Recorded Thursday, November 12th, 2020 Do you have questions about anxiety? About benzos and withdrawal? About your symptoms and possible remedies? About tips, tricks, and treatments to help you feel better? Or perhaps you just want to say hi. Whether you have been listening to the Benzo Free Podcast for months — or just recently discovered our Easing Anxiety videos — I hope you will stop by on Thursday and chat. Since this is our very first live video, I’m not really sure ho