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... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Jul 16, 2018 | Recovery |
At the beginning of my recovery from the damage that benzodiazepines had caused, I researched every diet I could think of. I hoped that one of them would help me to heal faster, or at the very least, help me to feel better. The first diet I started on was the GAPS... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Jul 9, 2018 | Recovery |
I’m seven years into my recovery from taking a benzodiazepine as prescribed. That’s a long time to be having to accommodate one’s life around health issues. Of course, I am better than I was when I was tapering, and I’m better than I was for... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Jul 2, 2018 | Recovery |
Celebrating holiday’s in benzo withdrawal can be a challenge. We are tired of being sick and yearn for a “normal” day with friends and family. Maybe we’ve already celebrated a few holidays in withdrawal and we are depressed that yet another one...