COVID and BIND. Symptoms and setbacks. Isolation. Distraction. Memory loss. Relationships and loss. And of course, acceptance and success. What do these all have in common? Well, they all are related to benzos, and we will cover them today.
In today’s episode, we revisit our mailbag and hear your comments, your questions, and your feedback. D also shares his 8-year anniversary and even invents a new word — contentness — without knowing it. More on that later. I hope you will join us for this latest episode.
https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/our-mailbag-sickness-setbacks-symptoms-and-self-esteem-bfp105
Video ID: BFP105
00:00 INTRO
01:41 Our Old Format
03:00 Feeling Better
03:29 Mourning / Emotions
05:45 My Benzo Anniversary
06:55 Carolina Road Trip
08:50 Setting Priorities at EA
10:08 Back in the Basement
10:54 Our Format
11:34 That Silver Lining
13:27 FEATURE: Mailbag
15:02 Repeat Prescribing / Loving Oneself
19:58 Isolation / Expanding the Bubble
23:04 More Success Stories
25:45 COVID, Symptoms, and Setbacks
35:03 Cognitive Difficulties / Memory
36:28 Relationships / Acceptance
40:53 Podcast Stats
42:28 Finding Contentment
48:00 MOMENT OF PEACE
Resources
The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein.
— Benzo Free Podcast #9: Anxiety the Beast of Benzo Withdrawal —https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/anxiety-the-beast-of-benzo-withdrawal-bfp009
— CDC COVID Symptoms — https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
— Book: Benzo Free — https://easinganxiety.com/book
The Podcast
The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata).
WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com
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DISCLAIMER
All content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.
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Benzo Free Theme
— Title: “Walk in the Park”
— Artist: Neil Cross
PRODUCTION
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