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-

The information available for benzo withdrawal can be frightening, confusing, and overwhelming. To help simplify this, Benzo Free presents a two-part series on the 20 important things to remember during this difficult time. In today’s episode, we look at the first nine. We also hear an audio story from Seattle, answer a question about substances to avoid, share a comment about gratitude, and discuss the consequences withdrawal takes on our sense of self. Video ID: BFP030 List

Without our muscles, we’re nothing. We can’t sit, stand, walk, eat, see, hear, or even breathe. Unfortunately, these same muscles can take a beating during benzo withdrawal. Learn what to expect and how to manage this parade of muscular mayhem. In today’s episode, we explore the muscular symptoms possible with benzo withdrawal including tightness, spasms, cramps, twitches, tics, pulls, sprains, tears, convulsions, and seizures. We also answer a question on green tea, learn ab

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

Our central nervous system not only provides sensations of pleasure and pain, but it also interprets our perception of reality. In benzo withdrawal, that sense of reality can be altered creating an inescapable fog of detachment and illusion. In today’s episode, we explore perceptual symptoms of benzo withdrawal including derealization, depersonalization, hallucinations, and perceptual distortions. We also answer a question on cognitive dysfunction and returning to the workpla

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

Happy World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day!!! First off, I hope that this message finds you in good health today. I just want to wish everyone a symptom-free day today, and while we’re at it, every day after that. There is a lot going on that you might want to pay attention to today, including the “World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day Goes LIVE“ event starting at 8:oo am Eastern Standard Time U.S. There are eight presentations throughout the day including my Q&A at 12:00pm EST. P

Geraldine Burns has been a pioneer in the benzo community for over 20 years. She is the founder of the first support group of its kind on the Internet, is host of a benzo podcast, and was a key player in the publication of the Ashton Manual. In Part II of this interview, Geraldine discusses the legislative efforts in Massachusetts, takes a look at the story behind BenzoBookReview.com, explores the continuing crisis of over-prescribing, and provides some wonderful tips for sur

Geraldine Burns has been a pioneer in the benzo community for over 20 years. She is the founder of the first support group of its kind on the Internet, is host of a benzo podcast, and was a key player in the publication of the Ashton Manual. In Part I of this interview, Geraldine shares her personal experiences with benzos and her lessons learned about diet and healing; she looks back at her introduction to benzo activism and the beginnings of the Ashton Manual; and she discu