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 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 A story of withdrawal, misdiagnoses, and ultimate success healing from multiple meds including Paxil and Ativan. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Ativan, lorazepam, Paxil, paroxetine, antidepressant, Wellbutrin, zyban, OCD, panic disorder, doctors, psychiatrist, positive, happy ending, success Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/cardiopulmonary-consternation-heart-and-lung-symptoms-of-benzo-withdrawal-bfp024 Content

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 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