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Our Mailbag: Tapering, TMJ, and Trusting Yourself
Benzo withdrawal creates far more questions than answers, and today we address a few of them. We look at the loss of self-confidence withdrawal, deciding how long to pause during our taper, TMJ and muscle tension, and a few other topics. We also share some news of upcoming events. I hope you enjoy it. Video ID: BFP078 Listen to the Podcast The Benzo Free Podcast is also available on... Apple Podcasts / Audible / iHeart / PodBean / Spotify / Stitcher Chapters 00:00

D E Foster
Apr 16, 2021


What’s New in the Benzo Community: Stories, Events, and Advocacy
What’s been going on in the benzo community lately? Any progress on awareness, education, legislation, support? Any upcoming events? Any benzo stories to share? Anything new with the podcast? Tune in to find out. In today’s episode, we share benzo stories from Oregon and Nigeria, we learn about some exciting upcoming events, and we look behind the scenes of the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group and share a story of success. We also announce the podcast’s return to a weekly sch

D E Foster
Apr 9, 2021


On the Road with Benzos IV: Surviving the Trip Back Home
Anxiety. Benzos. Symptoms. Withdrawal. Overwhelm. Family drama. Wooded trails. Sleepless nights in cheap motels. Long walks and deep thoughts. What do all these things have in common? If you are thinking a recent road trip — you’d be right. In today’s episode of the podcast, I share a variety of recordings from a January trip to Kansas City. We explore movie quotes and doctor’s notes, F5 tornadoes and emotional volcanoes, tinnitus, tensions, tremors and transgressions, and e

D E Foster
Mar 1, 2021


Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms: Questions, Confusion, Obsession
Is this pain part of benzo withdrawal? What about this ache? Or memory loss? Or Confusion? Or Restlessness? It seems incomprehensible that all these symptoms are related to benzo withdrawal. And yet, quite often, that is the reality we face. In today’s episode of the podcast, we look at our symptoms and investigate how to ease the constant worry about each and every one. We also hear a benzo story from Oklahoma, share a comment about fear and disbelief, and discuss our return

D E Foster
Dec 31, 2020


Our Welcome Video | Easing Anxiety YouTube Channel
Welcome to our Easing Anxiety YouTube Channel! Easing Anxiety is dedicated to helping individuals who struggle with chronic anxiety find a path to a better way of life. This channel is the home of our series “101 Anxiety Tips,” our Relaxation / Meditation Videos, D’s Anxiety VLOG, and a variety of other content. Watch this welcome video to learn more about us — and let us know you stopped by in the comments, we would love to hear from you. Be at peace, D 😊 Visit our websit

D E Foster
Dec 17, 2020


Benzo Mornings with D (LIVE Chat) | December 19th, 2020
Do you have questions about benzos? About withdrawal? About your symptoms and possible remedies? Do you want to chat with others about your withdrawal experiences? 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 Saturday morning for a chat. Welcome to our very first episode of “Benzo Mornings with D”. We may have several comments and q

D E Foster
Dec 16, 2020


Announcing the Launch of the Benzo Free YouTube Channel
*** UPDATE from March 21, 2023 — The two YouTube channels defined below were merged back into one channel (Easing Anxiety) in early 2023. There is no longer a separate Benzo Free Channel. You can visit our single channel at: https://youtube.com/@easinganx. *** December 8th, 2020 — Easing Anxiety now supports two distinct YouTube Channels for our content. The original channel, Easing Anxiety, will continue to provide general anxiety content including our series 101 Anxiety Ti

D E Foster
Dec 8, 2020


Benzo Brain: Cognitive Symptoms in Withdrawal
Benzo Brain. Fuzzy Brain. Cog Fog. Memory loss and cognitive dysfunction are common in benzo withdrawal and these symptoms can linger for a long time. Why does this happen? What do the studies say? And what steps can one take to improve things? In today’s episode, we dive into the confusing world of cognitive dysfunction. We also hear a story from Connecticut, share a comment about isolation, answer a question about single-use benzos for medical treatment, and chat a bit abou

D E Foster
Dec 1, 2020


Anxiety and the Quest for Success (VLOG)
What really makes us happy? What truly eases our stress and anxiety? Do the answers lie in fame, fortune, and success? Or might they be part of the problem instead. Perhaps our eternal quest for power and money is not the cure-all we believe it to be, but instead some mythic obsession that often leads to disappointment and disillusion. And, if success is not the remedy for our angst and anxiety, then what is? What are the alternatives? In today’s VLOG, I share a few thoughts

D E Foster
Nov 20, 2020
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