Conversation with Dr. Doryn Chervin: Benzos, BIND, Organizations, and Updates

Meet Dr. Doryn Chervin. Hear her benzo story. Her background in public health. Her take on benzos, BIND, setbacks, research, doctors, healing, the benzo community, and what has been going on behind the scenes at Easing Anxiety.

Doryn Chervin holds a doctorate in public health and spent 40 years as a public health program strategist and evaluator. She is also on the board at the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices. Doryn took clonazepam for over 25 years, is now benzo-free, and works tirelessly helping those still struggling with dependence and BIND.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 INTRODUCTION

02:10 Welcome Doryn

02:38 Doryn’s Background

04:38 Suicide Prevention Leadership

06:15 Doryn’s Benzo Story

09:13 It’s Really Possible to Heal

09:42 How Are You Feeling Now?

11:01 BIND Setbacks

12:38 Journey to Learn / FDA

13:33 Doryn and the Alliance

14:57 FDA / Kaiser Research Study

17:43 Working Together at EA

19:38  Partnering with the Community

21:42 Anxiety and Instability 

22:59 There’s No One Way

25:32 Murphy Says Hi

26:28 Upcoming Podcast on EA Plan

27:10 Financial Sustainability

30:53 Getting to Know Doryn

31:55 Content & Services

34:56 An Information Resource

35:55 A Strong Research Background

39:26 The Human Connection

43:03 We Want to Hear from You

46:57 Sub Group Peer Support

49:21 Live / In-Person Events

51:00 Falling Asleep to the Podcast

52:04 Burnout in Benzo Community

54:02 EA Updates / Next Podcast

55:25 Doryn’s Struggle with Anxiety

57:04 CLOSING   

 

REFERENCES

Feedback

—    What Do You Want to See at Easing Anxiety? — https://easinganxiety.com/feedback

Resources

—    Doryn’s Introductory Blog Post — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/introducing-dr-doryn-chervin

—    The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices — https://benzoreform.org  

—    The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention — https://theactionalliance.org

—    FDA 2020 Boxed Warning on Benzodiazepines

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/new-fda-warning-on-benzodiazepines-what-does-it-really-mean

—    The Ashton Manual — https://easinganxiety.com/ashton

—    BOOK: Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal — https://easinganxiety.com/book  

—    Benzodiazepine Action Work Group — https://benzoaction.org

—    A Peacock Consulting (Angela Peacock) — https://apeacockconsulting.com

 

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PODCAST SUMMARY

This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax.

 

DISCLAIMER

All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. 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.

 

MUSIC CREDITS

— All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)  

Benzo Free Theme

— Title: "Walk in the Park"

— Artist: Neil Cross

 

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Easing Anxiety is produced by…

Denim Mountain Press

https://www.denimmountainpress.com