If processing new benzo symptoms is confusing, overwhelming, and furstrating — you're not alone. Today, we look at new symptoms, talk a bit about loneliness, and explore recent feedback on the podcast and BIND.

CHAPTERS

0:00:00 Nerve pain, stress, and loneliness

0:02:06 Three topics for today's episode

0:02:48 1) Loneliness in BIND

0:06:49 2) Processing new symptoms

0:08:06 Obsessing, looping, and ruminating

0:11:56 Not everything is a benzo symptom

0:14:56 Conflicting advice and solutions

0:15:42 What if this gets worse?

0:16:37 Stress from worrying might make it worse

0:17:05 Finding a good mindset

0:18:11 3) Podcast stats and controversies

0:19:02 I took some time off for healing

0:20:29 Don't know what's said on social media

0:21:41 BIND, setbacks, and negativity

0:22:37 Foot pain and benzo brain

0:23:30 Sharing my story…honestly

0:27:34 My case is rare

0:28:11 BIND and ABIND controversy

0:33:03 My focus is benzos

0:34:12 Everybody has the right to their opinion

0:34:54 I'm staying true to being honest

0:35:24 Signing off, and forgetting my closing

RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Friday, May 31, 2024

PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com/benzofree

— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com

— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx

— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY

This 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 DISCLAIMER

The 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 PREVENTION

If 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 MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

Benzo Free Theme Music

— TITLE: Walk in the Park

— ARTIST: Neil Cross

PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Benzo Free Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

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.

CHAPTERS

0:00:00 Welcome Back

0:00:36 Frustration with Medical Community

0:01:38 BIND Makes Life Harder

0:02:30 My New Nerve Pain

0:03:45 COVID, BIND, and New Symptoms

0:05:11 The Cyclic Search for Symptom Cause

0:06:04 Murphy Break / uneven podcast

0:07:26 Symptoms and the Ongoing Struggle

0:07:53 Foot Pain Live / Why I Still Have Symptoms

0:09:08 Visualizations, Purpose, and Healing

0:11:34 Symptom Progression Pattern

0:13:32 Finding Good Info & Support

0:16:12 Benzo Community Controversy

0:16:32 Emotion vs. Reason

0:19:07 Failings of the Medical System

0:20:48 We Have to Keep Moving Forward

0:20:59 Send Us Feedback

0:22:32 It's a Long Road for Some of Us

0:24:00 Wrapping Things Up

REFERENCES

PODCAST: COVID and Benzos: Immunity, Vaccines, Symptoms

— https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/covid-and-benzos-immunity-vaccines-symptoms-bfp080

When 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-bfp113

RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Sunday, May 19, 2024

— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com/benzofree

— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com

— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx

— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY

This 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 DISCLAIMER

The 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 PREVENTION

If 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 MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

Benzo Free Theme Music

— TITLE: Walk in the Park

— ARTIST: Neil Cross

PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Benzo Free Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

What's new at Benzo Free? What's new in the benzo community? And what's new in research, training, and support? In today's episode, the Benzo Free Podcast returns with a new format and a revitalized outlook for the future. I hope you'll join us.

CHAPTERS

0:00:00 Our New Format

0:01:34 Setbacks & Honesty

0:05:29 Happy to Be Back

0:06:25 the "uneven" podcast

0:10:47 Podcast Frequency

0:11:59 Community Updates

0:12:38 Raw, Unscripted, & Flawed

0:13:28 How Are You Doing?

0:16:11 Benzo Peer Training

0:21:01 Research Update

0:22:53 Where Benzo Studies Often Fail

0:25:24 My Benzo Background

0:27:38 Who Do You Trust for Info?

0:31:36 Benzo Brain Break

0:31:48 I Got Burned Out / Me Being Me

0:33:27 It's Been a Rough Road

0:34:41 Closing

REFERENCES

"uneven" podcast

— https://easinganxiety.com/uneven

Easing Anxiety YouTube Channel

— https://youtube.com/@EasingANX

Benzo Peer Support Training

— https://benzopeertraining.org

The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices

— https://benzoreform.org

Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC)

— https://benzoinfo.com

Benzo Warrior

— https://benzowarrior.com

RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: httpwww.easinganxiety.com/benzofree

— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com

— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx

— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY

This 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 DISCLAIMER

The 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 PREVENTION

If 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 MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

Benzo Free Theme Music

— TITLE: Walk in the Park

— ARTIST: Neil Cross

PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Benzo Free Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).