“As Prescribed” is a highly anticipated, upcoming film about the benzo crises which documents personal accounts, legislative efforts, and a mountain of evidence. Listen as filmmaker Holly Hardman shares her experiences making this film. In today’s episode, we have part one of the insightful interview with Holly Hardman where she tells her personal benzo story and shares a few of her experiences as a filmmaker. We also have a comment about using an Ace bandage to relieve anxie

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

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-

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

Summary A positive story of success from a woman in Louisiana who tapered from Ativan with the help of her husband and online support system. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Ativan (lorazepam), Verced (midazolam), Surgery, Insomnia, Doctors, Menopause, Support team, Success, Benzo-free Listen on the Podcast (Original Story): https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/the-loss-of-reality-perception-symptoms-of-benzo-withdrawal-bfp028 Listen on the Podcast

Summary Wendy’s story of withdrawal from Ativan, Klonopin, and a Z-drug includes various attempts including the Ashton Manual and detox. A link to her video is included. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Ativan (lorazepam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Doctors, Symptoms, Detox, Yoga, Natural Healing, Massage, Rapid Detox Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/perpetual-motion-madness-excitability-symptoms-of-benzo-withdrawal-bfp023 Cont

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

Many see benzo withdrawal as an epic, exhausting, never-ending battle — but what if it doesn’t have to be? In the final part of this three-part series, you’ll learn how to step back, get out of your own way, and let your body heal. Kindness — both to yourself and to those around you — is a hidden secret to recovery. Anger and resentment have never been a recipe for healing. And finding acceptance of your condition and compassion for all involved is the surest way to have peac

Are you in benzo withdrawal? Do you feel stuck? Hopeless? Do you wish you could be more positive? More active? In part two of this three-part series, you will learn tips for improving your physical and mental health. Maintaining a positive mindset during withdrawal may sound like a near impossibility — but it’s a goal worth fighting for. And keeping active — while a continuous struggle – can be equally as challenging but just as key to your sanity and success. Video ID: BFP00