by Jennifer Leigh | Nov 12, 2018 | Coping Skills |
The world hasn’t changed, your brain has. I remember during my taper that I went to bed one night and woke up to a completely different world. It was as if something dark and sinister had crept into my house and rearranged everything, even though everything was... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Jul 23, 2018 | Coping Skills |
Often people ask me, “What should I do?” when they are faced with increasing symptoms while tapering off of their benzo. They want to know if they go slower, hold, up dose, or cross over to diazepam, will the symptoms subside. The honest answer is no one... 
by Jennifer Leigh | May 14, 2018 | Coping Skills |
If you’ve read my posts about coping with benzo withdrawal symptoms you know I am a big proponent of distraction. It helps us take our minds off of our suffering, even if only for a few minutes. If you’ve read about my journey through withdrawal, you also... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 9, 2018 | Coping Skills |
After my cold turkey, there were so many days I didn’t think I’d make it. The mental and physical symptoms were too severe, too cruel, too inhumane. I pleaded with God to take me home. I didn’t want to suffer anymore. I can’t tell you how many... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Jul 24, 2017 | Coping Skills |
Distraction is one of the main coping skills for successfully navigating benzo withdrawal. When we put our attention on other things, we can, even if only briefly, forget about our symptoms. It’s a good rule of thumb to busy your hands. Your mind will usually follow... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Jul 17, 2017 | Coping Skills, Recovery |
The recovery process for benzo withdrawal isn’t linear. We often feel better, only to sink back down into a wave of symptoms. Waves will happen for seemingly no reason, but we can minimize their risk by following a few simple guidelines. Avoid taking...