Jordan Peterson is a psychologist and author from the University of Toronto. While his political views have created much controversy in recent years, it’s his dependence and rapid detox from benzodiazepines that triggered today’s blog post. Several listeners to the podcast have alerted me to this topic and although stories in the news are not our typical focus, I felt this one needed some clarification. *** Caution: This post includes descriptions of extreme withdrawal method

Summary A desperate story of mental health difficulties with multiple medications including Xanax, Effexor, and others. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Xanax (alprazolam), Effexor (venlafaxine), Lamactil (lamotrigine), detox, convulsions, brain scan, qEEG, diet, exercise Listen on the Podcast: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/coping-skills-from-a-to-z-part-2-of-2 Content Warning Stories presented on Easing Anxiety may contain triggering content

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 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 A 40-year-long benzo story of a mother of two in Switzerland who battled her dependence on benzos (Valium, Clorazepate, Librium, Xanax) for years and is now 17 months benzo-free. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos, Dependence, Withdrawal, Doctors, Polydrug, Valium (diazepam), Librium (chlordiazepoxide), Tranxene (clorazepate), Xanax (alprazolam), Symptoms, Antidepressant, Detox, Clinic, Finding Support, Job Loss, Success, Healing Listen on the Podcast: https://www.ea