What happens when you need surgery during protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal (BIND)? How do you manage the anxiety? Do you take meds? Benzos? Opioids? How do you handle recovery? Join D on his personal 14-day journey.
In part 1 of this 2-part series, D discusses his anxiety, insomnia, and other complications leading up to the surgery. He also shares his fear of cancellation, his struggles to find courage, and his reliance on traditional coping skills like distraction, visualization, and meditation.
https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/benzos-and-surgery-a-journey-of-anxiety-recovery-medication-and-success-part-1-of-2-bfp108
Video ID: BFP108
00:00 INTRODUCTION
02:24 About My Surgery (Day -7)
03:41 Creating a Traumatic Event
05:53 Prepping for Surgery
07:59 Too Much Time / Trapped
10:32 Benzo Morning / Anxiety (Day -6)
14:23 It’s Just Anxiety / The Off Switch
16:30 Calm on the Outside
18:14 “Regarding Henry” / Change
24:20 A Good Day / Internal Energy (Day -5)
29:04 Morning Ritual / Meditation (Day -4)
31:50 A Bit More About Meditation
34:21 I’m Much Better Than I Was
36:03 Anxiety, Irritability, and Shame (Day -3)
38:25 Exposure Therapy and Success
40:44 Anxiety of Anxiety
42:53 Exhaustion of Chronic Anxiety (Day -2)
44:47 Courage Visualization
46:34 Yea! I Made It This Far (Day -1)
48:23 When Plans Change
50:48 I Feel Good
53:19 CLOSING
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