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14-part series on symptoms

In 2019, we kicked off a 14-part in-depth exploration of the symptoms of benzo withdrawal (BIND). These included anxiety, benzo belly, anger, cognitive and memory symptoms, excitability and restlessness, perception symptoms, hyper-sensitivities, insomnia, and much more. Below are these 15 episodes which includes an introduction episode to kick it all off.

Nov 5, 2019

Immune and Endocrine Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

Do we get sick more often during benzo withdrawal? Do we get more infections? Do we suffer more hormonal imbalances? Does benzo use and...

Sep 18, 2019

Interminable Isolation: Social Symptoms in Benzo Withdrawal

Agoraphobia, androphobia, social phobia, glossophobia, philophobia…and on and on. Social anxiety disorders are numerous, and in benzo...

Aug 28, 2019

Sights, Sounds, and Sensitivities: Nerve Sensations of Benzo Withdrawal

Hypersensitivity. In benzo withdrawal, we feel everything…more. Learn about the parade of nerve sensation symptoms such as itching,...

Aug 21, 2019

The Restless Pursuit of Rest: Insomnia in Benzo Withdrawal

Few things in life are more beneficial than a good night’s sleep. But for millions of people, especially those in benzo withdrawal, this...

Jul 31, 2019

Tight, Tense, and Twitching: Muscular Symptoms in Benzo Withdrawal

Without our muscles, we’re nothing. We can’t sit, stand, walk, eat, see, hear, or even breathe. Unfortunately, these same muscles can...

Jul 24, 2019

The Loss of Reality: Perception Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

Our central nervous system not only provides sensations of pleasure and pain, but it also interprets our perception of reality. In benzo...

Jun 26, 2019

Cardiopulmonary Consternation: Heart and Lung Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

The heart and lungs embody the essence of human life. Benzo withdrawal can affect their normal functioning and create a cascade of...

Jun 19, 2019

Perpetual Motion Madness: Excitability Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

Akathisia is one of the most common symptoms of benzo withdrawal. It is often defined by the feeling of inner restlessness and the...

May 29, 2019

Unsteady, Unintelligible, and Unyielding: Head and Neck Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

Dizziness. Migraines. Slurred Speech. Loss of Balance. These are just a few of the benzo withdrawal symptoms which affect the head and...

other symptom episodes

Since we concluded the 14-part series in 2019, we have produced several other episodes dedicated to the symptoms of benzo withdrawal (BIND) and we will continue to add to this collection in coming months. Some of these topics include benzo belly, anger, pelvic floor dysfunction, and collections dedicated to little known symptoms and common questions.

Dec 31, 2020

Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms: Questions, Confusion, Obsession

Is this pain part of benzo withdrawal? What about this ache? Or memory loss? Or Confusion? Or Restlessness? It seems incomprehensible...

Dec 1, 2020

Benzo Brain: Cognitive Symptoms in Withdrawal

Benzo Brain. Fuzzy Brain. Cog Fog. Memory loss and cognitive dysfunction are common in benzo withdrawal and these symptoms can linger for...

Jun 12, 2020

Anger and Irritability in Benzo Withdrawal

Anger, frustration, and even rage can be common during benzo withdrawal. When events trigger us, we react. But what happens when we are...

Mar 30, 2020

7 Little-Known Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

Benzo withdrawal can trigger a vast array of symptoms. Some of these are common and well-known, yet others like skin rashes,...

Mar 9, 2020

Benzo Belly: Our Gut in Withdrawal (Take 2)

Our gut can take a direct hit in benzo withdrawal. Pain, aches, cramps, digestive issues, inflammation, distention, and more. Why does...

Dec 18, 2019

The Pelvic Problem: Benzo Symptoms of the Pelvis and Lower Abdomen

Our gut takes a big hit in benzo withdrawal, but digestive difficulties are only part of it. Pelvic pain, cramps, aching, urinary...