by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 19, 2023 | Coping Skills, For BWD/BIND Sufferers, Recovery |
Taking a benzodiazepine, even as prescribed, can cause chemical dependency, which includes a withdrawal syndrome. Benzo Belly is a term used to describe gastrointestinal issues during benzo withdrawal. In this blog post, we’ll explore the probable causes of...
by Jennifer Leigh | Mar 23, 2017 | Across America |
I’m calling this road trip “The Decision Tour” because decisions are what create the quality of our lives. Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about how our thoughts create our reality so we better think good ones. But there is more to it than...
by Jennifer Leigh | Mar 16, 2017 | Withdrawal symptoms |
Chemical sensitivity is common in benzo withdrawal. Without enough working GABA receptors, our central nervous systems can be highjacked very quickly. I remember walking through Home Depot when I was early off of Klonopin. When I walked down the fertilizer and weed...
by Jennifer Leigh | Mar 6, 2017 | Recovery |
If we had been diagnosed with cancer, our family and friends would know that we are sick.They’d make us casseroles, take us to our chemo appointments, and call us to see how we are doing. After all, cancer is a serious matter, They would be concerned. But family...
by Jennifer Leigh | Feb 9, 2017 | Coping Skills |
Almost everyone asks me, “What if my underlying anxiety (insomnia, pain, panic, depression, dystonia, etc.) comes back? It’s so easy to think that the symptoms you are experiencing in withdrawal mean that your pre-existing condition has returned....
