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Dec 8, 2020

Announcing the Launch of the Benzo Free YouTube Channel

*** UPDATE from March 21, 2023 — The two YouTube channels defined below were merged back into one channel (Easing Anxiety) in early 2023....

Nov 20, 2020

Anxiety and the Quest for Success (VLOG)

What really makes us happy? What truly eases our stress and anxiety? Do the answers lie in fame, fortune, and success? Or might they be...

Nov 11, 2020

Live Chat with D | A Discussion of Anxiety, Benzos, and Other Stuff

Recorded Thursday, November 12th, 2020 Do you have questions about anxiety? About benzos and withdrawal? About your symptoms and possible...

Oct 24, 2020

Your Comments: ER Visits, Litigation, Disasters, and More (VLOG)

In today’s VLOG, we cover a wide array of subjects — many based on comments from you. Anxiety. Benzos. Benzo litigation. The FDA warning...

Sep 26, 2020

New FDA Warning on Benzodiazepines: What Does It Really Mean?

This past Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new boxed warning for benzodiazepines, the...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 7, 2020

Finding Peace of Mind in Benzo Withdrawal

This post is about something called the wibber gibbers, and how to avoid them. Confused? Hang with me. I’ll explain. I just returned from...