by Jennifer Leigh | Jun 5, 2023 | For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals, Healing |
The Confusing Terminology of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Benzodiazepines, a class of drugs widely prescribed for anxiety, sleep disorders, and muscle relaxation, can cause many complex, long-term symptoms while taking the medication, tapering off, and after cessation....
by Jennifer Leigh | May 29, 2023 | For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals, Healing |
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a class of medications commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and other conditions. However, even short-term or intermittent use can lead to physical dependence, and withdrawal can be challenging. One approach to withdrawing is to...
by Jennifer Leigh | May 22, 2023 | For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals, Healing |
Does anything help repair GABA receptors? Today’s blog is about HDAC Inhibitors and benzo withdrawal. Scientists have been investigating methods to mitigate the harm caused by alcohol and benzodiazepines on GABA receptors. It has been observed that an...
by Jennifer Leigh | May 19, 2023 | For BWD/BIND Sufferers, Healing |
Gardening is Good Medicine Gardening is such good healing medicine! It soothes the soul, calms the nervous system, and boosts the production of serotonin. (Check out the post that publishes on June 2 about Green Therapy.) This year’s demonstration garden is now...
by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 24, 2023 | For BWD/BIND Sufferers, Healing, Withdrawal symptoms |
Benzodiazepine withdrawal can be a challenging experience, marked by a range of physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. One of the more uncomfortable symptoms is “life review,” wherein individuals may be bombarded with memories, often disturbing, leading...
by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 12, 2023 | For BWD/BIND Sufferers, For Healthcare Professionals, Healing
I work with clients who were put on a benzodiazepine to cope with their Lyme disease symptoms. This blog post is for them and their healthcare providers. Lyme Disease and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Lyme disease and benzodiazepine withdrawal (BWD) are two medical...