Launched in February 2019, the Benzo Free Podcast has become a lifeline of the benzo community providing information, support, and a personal connection to thousands struggling with benzodiazepine dependence and withdrawal (BIND). Hosted by D E Foster, the podcast blends personal stories, interviews, and a variety of facts and studies from a decade of research and lived experience. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by anxiety medication, you might want to check it out. Learn more on our website at https://easinganxiety.com/podcast.
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Launched in February 2019, the Benzo Free Podcast has become a lifeline of the benzo community providing information, support, and a personal connection to thousands struggling with benzodiazepine dependence and withdrawal (BIND). Hosted by D E Foster, the podcast blends personal stories, interviews, and a variety of facts and studies from a decade of research and lived experience. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by anxiety medication, you might want to check it out. Learn more on our website at https://easinganxiety.com/podcast.
New Symptoms, Old Symptoms, and the Search for Support | Benzo Free 132
The Benzo Free Podcast
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1 year ago
New Symptoms, Old Symptoms, and the Search for Support | Benzo Free 132
Confusion. Lack of support. The Search for Solid Information. Ongoing symptoms. New symptoms. The problems tied with benzo withdrawal and BIND seem endless sometimes. Today, I share some of my experiences and talk through the struggles we all face.CHAPTERS0:00:00 Welcome Back0:00:36 Frustration with Medical Community0:01:38 BIND Makes Life Harder0:02:30 My New Nerve Pain0:03:45 COVID, BIND, and New Symptoms0:05:11 The Cyclic Search for Symptom Cause0:06:04 Murphy Break / uneven podcast0:07:26 Symptoms and the Ongoing Struggle0:07:53 Foot Pain Live / Why I Still Have Symptoms0:09:08 Visualizations, Purpose, and Healing0:11:34 Symptom Progression Pattern0:13:32 Finding Good Info & Support0:16:12 Benzo Community Controversy0:16:32 Emotion vs. Reason0:19:07 Failings of the Medical System0:20:48 We Have to Keep Moving Forward0:20:59 Send Us Feedback0:22:32 It's a Long Road for Some of Us0:24:00 Wrapping Things UpREFERENCESPODCAST: COVID and Benzos: Immunity, Vaccines, Symptoms— https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/covid-and-benzos-immunity-vaccines-symptoms-bfp080When COVID Meets BIND: How Does Long COVID Affect Benzo Withdrawal?— https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/when-covid-meets-bind-how-does-long-covid-affect-benzo-withdrawal-bfp113RECODING INFO— RECORDED: Sunday, May 19, 2024— LOCATION: ColoradoPODCAST SITELINKS— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com/benzofree— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganxPODCAST SUMMARYThis podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax.PODCAST DISCLAIMERThe Benzo Free podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.SUICIDE PREVENTIONIf you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.PODCAST MUSICAll music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)Benzo Free Theme Music— TITLE: Walk in the Park— ARTIST: Neil CrossPODCAST PRODUCTIONThe Benzo Free Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
The Benzo Free Podcast
Launched in February 2019, the Benzo Free Podcast has become a lifeline of the benzo community providing information, support, and a personal connection to thousands struggling with benzodiazepine dependence and withdrawal (BIND). Hosted by D E Foster, the podcast blends personal stories, interviews, and a variety of facts and studies from a decade of research and lived experience. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by anxiety medication, you might want to check it out. Learn more on our website at https://easinganxiety.com/podcast.
