Have you ever been afraid to turn on the news? To check your social media feed? To visit your favorite discussion group? Have you ever been so afraid of your own emotions and reactions that you isolate completely? Well, so has D. In today’s episode, D tries something different…again. He hits the record button with absolutely no idea what he is going to talk about. No script. No topic. No agenda. What evolved is an open and honest discussion about struggle and success, media a

Far too often, we think we are all alone during benzo withdrawal and that no one understands what we are going through. But we’re not alone. The benzo community is active, thriving, and full of people just like you. And we’re making a difference. In today’s episode of the podcast, we share some of the progress being made, visit a few of the key organizations behind this progress, and share some of their plans for the future. There’s so much to be done, but we have a great sta

Dr. Paul Christo, world renowned pain specialist, has released two podcasts on benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. These were broadcast April 10on his show, Aches and Gains, on Sirius XM/Family Talk 131. They feature interviews with benzodiazepine expert Dr. Steven Wright and benzodiazepine injury sufferer Carrie Silvernail, both from the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices. The podcasts cover benzodiazepine dependence, withdrawal, the ongoing benzodiazepine injury syn

There are times in our life when we are tested. When our boundaries are obliterated, our self-care is eliminated, and failure mocks us at every turn. When we are forced to face situations that we were sure our anxiety-addled minds could never handle. And yet, in the end, we surprise ourselves — and survive. Taking care of one’s aging parents sounds simple enough. But then again, few things in life are as simple as they seem. In today’s VLOG, I share my personal experiences fr

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

Ease the stress of your day with this 10-minute video set to the magical sights and sounds of winter. Pressures mount throughout the season, and we quickly get overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted. Sometimes, the best antidote for this is to pause for a few minutes and escape to a more peaceful place. Enjoy the beauty of virgin snow on a majestic mountain top, icicle waterfalls on rocky outcrops, and the joy of playful children on a crowded toboggan. This video just may be th

*** 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

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

Recorded Thursday, November 12th, 2020 Do you have questions about anxiety? About benzos and withdrawal? About your symptoms and possible remedies? About tips, tricks, and treatments to help you feel better? 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 Thursday and chat. Since this is our very first live video, I’m not really sure ho