Do you have benzo questions? Well, we’re here to help. Whether they’re questions about benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, withdrawal symptoms, the podcast, updosing, polydrugging, and more — our rapid-fire Q&A will attempt to provide some answers. In today’s episode, we return to the popular rapid-fire Q&A format for our feature. We also hear two short benzo stories from England and Denmark, talk about some positive effects of the current pandemic, and close out with a traditional bre

Anxiety and the Loss of Control During COVID-19. How do we manage the loss of control? During difficult times such as these, the loss of control in our lives often triggers fear, anger, and anxiety. Those of us who have dealt with chronic anxiety often use control to help avoid events that trigger us and when that sense of control fades, we are forced to face some of our fears head on. Learn about the power our need for control can have on our lives and how a simple technique

Guided 3-Minute Meditation with Ocean Waves at Sunset. Escape to the tranquility of ocean waves at sunset and ease your anxious mind. This 3-minute guided meditation eases you into a more relaxed and peaceful state-of-mind so you can face the remainder of the day with a refreshed outlook and sense of calm. Video ID: EA004 Watch the Video Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YO

Learn 3 basic tools to help manage anxiety during COVID-19. Join D as he discusses the struggles so many are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic and presents some basic, reasonable solutions to help manage fear during these trying times. And stick around for our outtakes at the end to help ease your mind with a laugh or two. Video ID: EA003 Watch the Video Featured Links — VIDEO: “Some Good News (SGN)” with John Krasinski — https://youtu.be/F5pgG1M_h_U Site Links VISIT US ONL

5-Minute Relaxation at Crater Lake. Enjoy this short, guided relaxation video set to images of the snow-packed mountains of Crater Lake, Oregon. This spot meditation provides a calming break from your day so you can reset your mind and start fresh with a new perspective. Video ID: EA002 Watch the Video Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK — COMMENT: On this video in

Take a damaged nervous system from benzo dependence and withdrawal, mix in a worldwide viral outbreak, and you have the recipe for off-the-charts anxiety. Tune in as D chats off-script about benzos, anxiety, and a virus. In today’s episode, we dedicate the entire podcast to anxiety and the current situation with Covid-19. We also have our Moment of Peace and announce some changes taking effect for Benzo Free and the Podcast. Video ID: BFP061 Listen on YouTube The Benzo Free

Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships.

If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is here for you. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can tell you about resources that will help.

Everyone experiences stress, which is your body's physical and emotional response to new or challenging situations.1 This can occur when you face problems such as those related to work, school, health, and relationships. Feeling stress can be a normal coping response and can forge a healthy sense of our ability to solve problems. However, when the stress is long term, known as chronic stress, it can lead to worsening health problems.