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Benzo Withdrawal Help October Newsletter

Benzo Withdrawal Help October Newsletter

by Jennifer Leigh | Oct 1, 2023 | For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals, Hope | 8 comments

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...
Coping With Benzo Withdrawal Rage and Anger

Coping With Benzo Withdrawal Rage and Anger

by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 29, 2023 | Coping Skills, For Healthcare Professionals | 3 comments

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....
The Deck Of Cards Phenomenon In Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

The Deck Of Cards Phenomenon In Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 26, 2023 | Coping Skills | 2 comments

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...
Nature’s Pain Relief for Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

Nature’s Pain Relief for Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 25, 2023 | Healing | 10 comments

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...
Boosting BDNF for Recovery from Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

Boosting BDNF for Recovery from Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 22, 2023 | Brain Facts, For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals | 9 comments

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....
Practicing Acceptance in Benzo Withdrawal

Practicing Acceptance in Benzo Withdrawal

by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 18, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers | 4 comments

Withdrawal from benzodiazepines—commonly known as benzos—is a tumultuous journey, often rife with physical discomfort and emotional upheaval. The process can be so challenging that it becomes easy to fall into a cycle of resistance, self-judgment, and despair....
Benzo Belly and Tips To Cope

Benzo Belly and Tips To Cope

by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 15, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals | 8 comments

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. Withdrawal from benzodiazepines, a class of medications...
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal’s Impact On Relationships

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal’s Impact On Relationships

by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 11, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals | 1 comment

Withdrawal from benzodiazepines, commonly known as “benzos,” can be a challenging experience, affecting various aspects of one’s life. It’s not only the individual who is affected; relationships can suffer significantly during this period as...
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Pain Revisited

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Pain Revisited

by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 5, 2023 | Benzo Regulation, Coping Skills, For Healthcare Professionals | 6 comments

I’ve blogged about benzo withdrawal pain before, but it never hurts to revisit a benzo withdrawal symptom. For those of you keeping count, this is my 707th blog post in the last 12 years! So yeah, some information will get repeated. 🙂 Withdrawal from...
Benzodiazepines Making The News

Benzodiazepines Making The News

by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 2, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers | 14 comments

The Washington Post ran an article today on the dangers of benzodiazepines. Titled “What patients — and doctors — should know about ‘benzo’ withdrawal,” it is one of the most accurate accounts I have read. Benzodiazepine Information Coalition was featured,...
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