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Nov 6, 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 21, 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 21, 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?...

Jul 17, 2022

Benzo Chat (Rob from Oklahoma): “Getting Back into Life”

Enough about me — it’s time to hear from you. Welcome to our very first “Benzo Chat.” An in-person, casual conversation with you, the...

Sep 4, 2019

Quick Questions About Anxiety, Insomnia, Benzos, and Withdrawal

Have a quick question about benzo withdrawal? About the symptoms? About the duration of recovery? About anxiety, insomnia, or anything...

Sep 3, 2019

BENZO STORY: Lynn from the United Kingdom

Summary Polydrugged with Klonopin, sertraline, pregabalin, and aripripazole, this woman’s story is that of desperation trying to find a...

Aug 21, 2019

The Restless Pursuit of Rest: Insomnia in Benzo Withdrawal

Few things in life are more beneficial than a good night’s sleep. But for millions of people, especially those in benzo withdrawal, this...

Mar 20, 2019

BENZO STORY: Terry from Hot Springs, Arkansas

Summary Benzo story of withdrawal from Klonopin as told through a series of emails spanning over 1 1/2 years. Details Key Topics:...