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What happens when you need surgery during protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal (BIND)? How do you manage the anxiety? Do you take meds? Benzos? Opioids? How do you handle recovery? Join D on his personal 14-day journey.
In part 2 of this 2-part series, the surgery is completed and D reviews his decision to be given a benzodiazepine for sedation. He monitors its effect on his symptoms, discusses his recovery and use of pain meds, and explores his improved outlook on life after his successful procedure.
Video ID: BFP109
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This episode is part of a 2-part series. Listen to Part 1 here: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/benzos-and-surgery-a-journey-of-anxiety-recovery-medication-and-success-part-1-of-2-bfp108
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Chapters
00:00 INTRODUCTION
02:07 Listing Benzos As an Allergy (Day -1)
07:11 Morning of Surgery (Day 0)
09:28 Back Home Recovering
10:41 Deciding to Take a Benzo
14:14 Comedy of Errors (Day +1)
18:29 Post-Op Meds
20:09 Putting Weight on Foot (Day +2)
21:18 Positivity from Success
25:20 Symptoms Mild
26:10 Feeling Better (Day +3)
27:41 “The Midnight Library” / Perspective
31:05 Recovery Setback (Day +5)
32:38 Feeling Better Again (Day +6)
35:30 A Little Bit of Normalcy
37:42 Benzos, Hope, and Timelines
41:14 Better Life on the Other Side
43:39 Relaxation Videos (Day +7)
45:10 In Search of Something Profound
46:07 Success Breeds Success
48:50 Gratitudes
50:26 Final Benzo Update
51:07 CLOSING
Resources
The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein.
SITE RESOURCES
Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) — https://benzoaction.org
Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) — https://benzoinfo.com
The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices — https://benzoreform.org
REFERENCES
Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual.
Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, CO: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. https://easinganxiety.com/book
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The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata).
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