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 you find it helpful.
https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/on-the-road-with-benzos-stress-sickness-and-symptoms-bfp102
Video ID: BFP102
00:00 Preface
03:31 Welcome
04:18 Road Trip & Illness
07:06 Benzo Chats
07:37 Back in KC
08:56 About this Episode
10:37 Crazy Two Years
13:50 Postponing Self-Care
15:10 Prioritizing Life
18:32 Good Morning
20:00 Antibiotics and BIND
23:02 Sick and Depressed
26:04 Running Out of Kleenex
28:32 A Different Fear of Commitment
32:24 Panic at a Wedding
38:33 Still Here, Still Sick
40:44 Still, We Are Blessed
43:00 The Importance of Self-Care
48:00 Back Home in Colorado
49:05 Finding the Positive
54:27 Closing
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