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

What’s it like being sick while in protracted benzo withdrawal, or BIND? Do you rest or push through it? Do you take medication? Antibiotics? Steroids? What if you’re away from home? And what do you do to avoid getting sick next time? In today’s episode, D shares his experience on the road battling a respiratory virus, along with a wave of symptoms from BIND. He also explores self-care, setting priorities in life, and finding some positivity in the entire experience. I hope y

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

Easing Anxiety. The Benzo Free Podcast. What’s going on there? Are they still on hiatus? Is this video a hint of some activity there? Well, we might have a few answers. Today, in our 6th VLOG for Easing Anxiety, D discusses his thoughts about the future of the two channels and shares a few updates of his own. Video ID: EA017 Watch the Video …on YouTube References Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — “Cognitive behavioral therapy.” Mayo Clinic. Accessed August 1, 2020....

Effective July 1st, the Benzo Free Podcast and the Easing Anxiety YouTube Channel will be on hiatus for the foreseeable future. Please watch the video if you would like more details and subscribe to our email list for any future updates. Thank you to everyone for all your support and kindness. I wish you all love, healing, and peace. Video ID: EA016 Watch the Video …on YouTube Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.c

Diaphragmatic breathing (belly breathing) is a remarkably effective method for easing daily stress and anxiety. It is also quite simple. In this relaxing video, you will learn this wonderful technique in just a few minutes and begin to relieve your anxiety and stress today. Video ID: EA014 Watch the Video References — Jewell, Tim. “What Is Diaphragmatic Breathing?” Healthline.com. Accessed June 7, 2020. https://www.healthline.com/health/diaphragmatic-breathing. — Kiberd, Emil

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