by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 20, 2020 | Recovery |
Chances are, most of our friends and family members have never experienced benzo withdrawal. They have a hard time understanding what we experience. They can’t appreciate how much effort it takes to get through a day or to hold onto the hope that we will heal.... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 13, 2020 | Coping Skills |
Healing from the damage caused by taking a benzodiazepine doesn’t happen linearly. It’s not like recovering from a bad cold— each day getting a bit better, a bit brighter, after the peak of the infection. Healing comes in what is known in the benzo... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 4, 2020 | Recovery |
The definition of trauma is to be unable to do anything to change the situation. i.e., the loss of control or a sense of helplessness. In benzo withdrawal, we feel traumatized—feeling that we have no control over what our bodies or our minds are doing— we don’t... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Mar 29, 2020 | Coping Skills |
When I think back to my taper and the months following my cold turkey, I am overwhelmed by the memories. It’s painful to remember what I experienced in benzo withdrawal. And it’s painful to know that many of you are experiencing some of the same things.... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Mar 21, 2020 | Coping Skills, Recovery |
Dear Benzo Buddies, My apologies that it has taken me a few weeks to connect with you here. As you may know, four weeks ago, I came down with the flu and was incredibly sick. I took some time off from individual coaching but managed to lead my Mornings With Jenn...