by Jennifer Leigh | Jul 11, 2021 | Coping Skills |
I’ve not taken a true vacation in over a decade. Even when I do take a few days off, I always answer emails or texts from people seeking help with benzo withdrawal. This time, I am turning off all of my electronics and enjoying my time. I’ll be in Hawaii,... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Jun 17, 2021 | Coping Skills |
During my recovery from the benzodiazepine injury syndrome (aka Benzo Withdrawal) from taking Clonazepam as prescribed, I experienced many strange and frightening symptoms. One extraordinarily horrific symtpom was akathisia—an inner restlessness and agitation that... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Jan 12, 2021 | Coping Skills, Uncategorized |
Going crazy is a common fear in benzo withdrawal. Our thoughts can be chaotic, a rush of horrible tangle of things. Our thoughts may arrive in an orderly fashion, but still oozing their wretched words or images. Our thoughts may insist on digging up memories of the... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Oct 28, 2020 | Coping Skills |
Sometimes, when the night falls after a quiet day and I’m cozy on my couch, I allow myself to journey back in time. Back to when I was in benzo withdrawal. I suffered. I suffered horribly. Pain, burning, twitching, dizziness, and fatigue coursed through my body.... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Oct 6, 2020 | Coping Skills |
Deep in the clutches of benzo withdrawal, my mind tried its best to convince me that everything was dangerous. From petting my cat to walking past the cabinet where I stored peanuts to feed the squirrels (what if I had become allergic to the nuts, even at ten feet... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 15, 2020 | Coping Skills |
I had an extremely traumatic withdrawal experience. I’m thankful that it’s over. I’m thankful too, that I didn’t have to deal with the chaos that is going on in the world today while I was recovering. The added stress is a big challenge. How do...