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Trusting Windows (When Things Get Better) | Benzo Free 136
When benzo symptoms hit us, we call it a "wave." When they ease, we call it a "window." But how do we trust a window after a rough wave?...
D E Foster
Sep 16, 2024
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10 Years Benzo Free (A Look Back & Lessons Learned) | Benzo Free 135
Today, I am 10 years benzo free! Wow! Let's take a look back at the struggles, the symptoms, the successes, and especially the stuff I...
D E Foster
Aug 20, 2024
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gratitude & perspective (climbing out of the hole) | uneven 56
Sometimes we find ourselves at the bottom of a deep, dark hole, and we just need a little motivation to start our climb back up. Perhaps...
D E Foster
Aug 8, 2024
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Checking in, Stressing out, and Managing Ongoing Symptoms | Benzo Free 134
It's been a while, let's catch up. In today's episode, we discuss managing stress in the modern world, finding new perspectives on our...
D E Foster
Aug 2, 2024
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Call to Action: Help Us Change Benzodiazepine Guidance
Help us change benzodiazepine guidance. Public Comments accepted through July 19th, 2024.
D E Foster
Jul 15, 2024
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riding the storm out (what death has to teach us) | anxiety log | uneven 55
My wife's dad passed away last week. It's an overwhelming experience — one filled with anger, grief, and lots of tears. But also,...
D E Foster
Jun 24, 2024
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sitting vigil & lessons from yesterday | anxiety log | uneven 54
Lessons come from a variety of sources. Something as trivial as a favorite movie. Disabling as chronic pain. Or profound as waiting for a...
D E Foster
Jun 20, 2024
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learning to let go of control | anxiety log | uneven 53
One of the key factors in chronic anxiety, is control. We are so afraid of what may, or may not happen that we try to control almost...
D E Foster
Jun 17, 2024
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looking to now and tomorrow | anxiety log | uneven 52
Sitting on the back porch with Murphy as we contemplate the now and the not yet now. Mindfulness (focusing on the present) is a very...
D E Foster
Jun 4, 2024
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