by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 18, 2018 | Recovery |
Dear Friends, I’ve been working diligently on giving Benzo WIthdrawal Help a much-needed makeover. I hope you like the new look, and I hope that information is more easily available to you. I’m excited about two new features of the website. The first is... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Sep 3, 2018 | Recovery |
After eight grueling months of tapering, I desperately wanted to believe the doctor who said that I could cold turkey with phenobarbital and detox at home. The .625 dose of clonazepam I was on at the time was “insignificant” in his opinion. Never mind that... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Aug 27, 2018 | Recovery |
I get calls every day from people who are in what is known as “protracted benzo withdrawal.” They are three, four, even five (or more) years off their benzo and still experiencing withdrawal symptoms. They wonder if that’s possible. Yes, it is. But... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Aug 13, 2018 | Recovery |
Most people I coach on how to cope with benzo withdrawal ask me if they will ever get their old selves back. I tell them yes, and no. Yes, you will get your old self back in that you will remember and know who you are. You’ll be able to feel love, peace,... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Aug 6, 2018 | Recovery |
I’ve received many phone calls lately from people who have family members insisting that they “listen to their doctors” even when the doctor’s advice is harmful. I too, had family members insist that I’d be better off following the advice... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Jul 30, 2018 | Recovery |
Dear Benzo Family, I am having to postpone the group, Healing With Love, due to some family issues I must take care of. I am hopeful to have the group up and running later this summer or this fall. I will keep you posted. I tell everyone I work with to text me or...