by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 15, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals |
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...
by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 11, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals |
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...
by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 5, 2023 | Benzo Regulation, Coping Skills, For Healthcare Professionals |
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...
by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 2, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers |
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,...
by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 1, 2023 | Coping Skills |
Happy Pumpkin Spice Latte season! It’s hard to believe that the summer is coming to a close—seems like it just started! It has been a busy summer here behind the scenes at Benzo Withdrawl Help. Let me catch you up. First, I’m excited to say that the 6-week...
by Jennifer Leigh | Aug 27, 2023 | Brain Facts, For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals, Healing |
The benzo community has seen many trends in the last twelve years. A decade ago, the focus was on the MTHFR gene mutation. Was it the driver of our symptoms? No. It wasn’t. But that didn’t stop people from gobbling down methyl folate, hoping it would...