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Sep 1, 2020

Stories, Successes, and Easing Symptom Severity

What is the best method for reducing symptoms in benzo withdrawal? Why do we cling to a need for control? Is a slow taper still the way...

Aug 1, 2020

What’s New with the Channel and Podcast? (aka “I’m Still Here”) (VLOG #6)

Easing Anxiety. The Benzo Free Podcast. What’s going on there? Are they still on hiatus? Is this video a hint of some activity there?...

Jun 30, 2020

On Hiatus — Podcast and YouTube Announcement (VLOG #5)

Effective July 1st, the Benzo Free Podcast and the Easing Anxiety YouTube Channel will be on hiatus for the foreseeable future. Please...

Jun 18, 2020

Is Avoidance Helpful for Managing Anxiety? (VLOG #4)

Most of us use avoidance to steer clear of things that cause anxiety inducing places, events, situations, and people. But does avoidance...

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...

Jun 11, 2020

Diaphragmatic (Belly) Breathing for Relieving Stress and Anxiety

Diaphragmatic breathing (belly breathing) is a remarkably effective method for easing daily stress and anxiety. It is also quite simple....

Jun 8, 2020

How to Ease Your Anxiety by Slowing Down (VLOG #3)

Too much to do? Feeling overwhelmed? Over-stressed? Most of us are desperately trying to keep up with the hyper-paced speed of modern...

May 31, 2020

Questions, Comments, and a Few Answers About Benzo Dependence and Withdrawal (Take 2)

Are my breathing problems caused by benzos?How about my chest pain? Do probiotics help with benzo belly? Can I take herbal supplements...

May 26, 2020

The Stigma of Anxiety: What Is It and How Can We Change Things?

The Stigma of Anxiety. Is there a stigma? Where did it come from? Why are people with anxiety often thought of as weak? What can we do to...