by Jennifer Leigh | Jul 17, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers |
Dealing with benzo withdrawal can be an arduous journey, characterized by waves of symptoms that ebb and flow. However, amidst the challenging waves, there are moments of respite known as “windows” when symptoms temporarily subside or disappear. It makes...
by Jennifer Leigh | Jun 12, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers |
Recovering from benzodiazepine withdrawal/BIND can feel like a barren landscape, an environment where our creativity has dried up and withered away. Where we once were curious, confident to try new things, and excited to bring our ideas to life, now we are dull,...
by Jennifer Leigh | Jun 2, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals |
Nature’s Role in Mental Well-being The beauty of a dew-spangled spiderweb, the soft rustle of leaves in the wind, the chorus of birds at dawn, and the earthy scent of soil after the rain—nature has a profound and inexplicable way of soothing our minds and...
by Jennifer Leigh | May 26, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers |
Benzodiazepine withdrawal/BIND (benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction) is a challenging process that affects the body, mind, and spirit. As you embark on this journey, prioritizing self-care is crucial for a successful and sustainable recovery. In this blog...
by Jennifer Leigh | May 12, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers |
I’m flying back to California after spending three weeks with my 93-year-old parents. Confession: I’m a terrible flier. I hate it. Always have. Probably always will. But I no longer drink or take a benzo for a flight. (12 years sober and 11 years benzo...
by Jennifer Leigh | May 8, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals |
Navigating Women’s Health Issues in Benzo Withdrawal/BIND Women’s health is a multifaceted and complex topic, encompassing many symptoms and conditions that can impact our daily lives. This blog post delves into women’s health issues related to...