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Nov 20, 2023

After benzos, then what?

When we are tapering off of benzodiazepines, we never really think of “what then?”

Aug 25, 2023

988 – The most important number to know

988 -- the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be lifesaving for people in benzodiazepine crisis.

Mar 30, 2023

The Unsung Heroes: Support for the Benzo Caregiver

Few individuals deserve higher praise than the benzo caregiver. These are the angels who take care of us through thick and thin. My wife...

Nov 5, 2022

Conversation with Stanford Psychiatrist Anna Lembke, MD

Dr. Anna Lembke is our guest today — and trust me — you don’t want to miss this one! We discuss benzodiazepine tapering, substitution,...

Oct 20, 2022

Benzos & Surgery: A Journey of Anxiety, Recovery, Medication, and Success (Part 2 of 2)

What happens when you need surgery during protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal (BIND)? How do you manage the anxiety? Do you take meds?...

Oct 20, 2022

Benzos & Surgery: A Journey of Anxiety, Recovery, Medication, and Success (Part 1 of 2)

What happens when you need surgery during protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal (BIND)? How do you manage the anxiety? Do you take meds?...

Sep 16, 2022

Just Press Record: A Discussion of Emotions, Online Triggers, and BIND

Have you ever been afraid to turn on the news? To check your social media feed? To visit your favorite discussion group? Have you ever...

Aug 21, 2022

Our Mailbag: Sickness, Setbacks, Symptoms, and Self-Esteem

COVID and BIND. Symptoms and setbacks. Isolation. Distraction. Memory loss. Relationships and loss. And of course, acceptance and...

Aug 9, 2022

The Dinner Party: Caregivers, Relationships, and Living with BIND (Benzo Chat)

Two benzo survivors. Two caregivers. Pizza. Cookies. And a covered porch in a rainstorm. What else could you want? Join us for this very...