by Jennifer Leigh | Oct 1, 2023 | For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals, Hope |
Hello to the start of the holiday season! I’m seeing twelve-foot-tall skeletons and pumpkins in people’s yards and lots of Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations on store shelves. Fall is my favorite season— the cool nights, the smell of woodsmoke, and the...
by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 29, 2023 | Coping Skills, For Healthcare Professionals |
Undergoing benzodiazepine withdrawal often feels like riding a rollercoaster. While the more commonly addressed symptoms are anxiety, pain, dizziness, weakness, benzo belly, and insomnia, it’s important to discuss the emotional symptoms like rage and anger....
by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 26, 2023 | Coping Skills |
The Deck Of Cards Phenomenon When I was going through benzodiazepine withdrawal, I leaned on Matt Samet, the brilliant author of Death Grip, a Climber’s Escape From Benzo Madness, to help me navigate the nightmarish terrain. One day, I had a very disturbing...
by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 25, 2023 | Healing |
Withdrawal from benzodiazepines can be a challenging experience, accompanied by various symptoms such as nerve, bone, and muscle pain. Opioids are not recommended for benzo withdrawal-induced pain, especially if you are still on a benzo; as combined, they can cause...
by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 22, 2023 | Brain Facts, For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals |
NOTE: There is a lot to unpack in this post. If reading or comprehension is difficult, skip to the dietary section and start there. What you need to take away from this post are the things you can do to help boost your Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) levels....
