In today’s VLOG, we cover a wide array of subjects — many based on comments from you. Anxiety. Benzos. Benzo litigation. The FDA warning and DEA scheduling. Panic attacks and ER visits. Politics and Grace. Website updates and even a teaser of our new video series launching next week. This is a true VLOG — so it’s raw, personal, and I may even ramble a bit. Thank you for your comments and insight. You make this channel what it is. I hope you enjoy it, D 😊 Visit our website at

Too much to do? Feeling overwhelmed? Over-stressed? Most of us are desperately trying to keep up with the hyper-paced speed of modern life, all while our anxiety builds to almost unbearable levels. But why? Why are we so busy? So crazy? Could finding ways to slow down be a solution? Today we explore the benefits of stepping back and reducing the pace of life. We also share a few comments and make a few mistakes, as always. Video ID: EA013 Watch the Video Featured Links — BOOK

Checking In… I wanted to reach out to everyone to see how you are holding up. I know these are difficult times for so many, especially for those of us who are dealing with benzo dependence and withdrawal. I realize that hope can be hard to find amid the worry and fear and I empathize with your struggle. Please, rely on your anxiety management tools during this time and find ways to distract yourself from the news and current conditions worldwide. Much like benzo withdrawal, t

The Internet has been buzzing lately with news about lavender oil. This interest was generated by some recent studies and claims by some medical practitioners. One of these is Professor Hans-Peter Volz, medical director of the Hospital for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Psychosomatic Medicine in Schloss, Germany. In a recent health article from the Daily Mail, Prof. Volz warned that doctors are too quick to prescribe anti-anxiety drugs. He said, “Medicating too quickly can le

When it comes to benzo withdrawal, all roads lead to anxiety. Anxiety is not only the most persistent and pervasive symptom of withdrawal, but it’s also the catalyst which makes all the others worse. In today’s episode, we learn about this mysterious emotional juggernaut called anxiety. What is it? What causes it? Why is it worse in withdrawal? And most of all, what can be done to help ease it? We also have two benzo stories, several news items, and a welcome message to the