Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms: Questions, Confusion, Obsession - a podcast by D E Foster

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Is this pain part of benzo withdrawal? What about this ache? Or memory loss? Or Confusion? Or Restlessness? It seems incomprehensible that all these symptoms are related to benzo withdrawal. And yet, quite often, that is the reality we face.In today’s episode of the podcast, we look at our symptoms and investigate how to ease the constant worry about each and every one. We also hear a benzo story from Oklahoma, share a comment about fear and disbelief, and discuss our return to an audio only format. I hope you enjoy it.











Welcome to Episode #75In today's episode of the podcast, we dive into the mysterious grab bag that is benzo withdrawal symptoms. Where do they come from? Why are there so many? How do I deal with the unending doubts and questions about them?



We also hear a story from Miami, Oklahoma, discuss fear and doubt, and share our thinking behind the return of the podcast to an audio-only format. I hope you enjoy it.



Chapters00:00  Theme00:58 Introduction06:07  Mailbag11:10  Benzo Story30:16  Feature: Introduction36:44  Feature: Why So Many Symptoms?41:20  Feature: Dealing with Symptom Stress51:48  Moment of Peace



Episode ResourcesThe following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein.



MAILBAGPODCAST EPISODE #10:"Insights on Withdrawal: A Conversation with Elizabeth McCarthy"— https://www.benzofree.org/podcast/insights-on-withdrawal-a-conversation-with-elizabeth-mccarthy-bfp010/



FEATURE: Benzo Withdrawal SymptomsAshton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual.Ashton, C. Heather."Protracted Withdrawal from Benzodiazepines: The Post-Withdrawal Syndrome."Psychiatric Annals 25(3)(1995):174-179. Accessed April 14, 2018. doi:10.3928/0048-5713-19950301-11.“Benzo Withdrawal&Post Withdrawal Symptoms.” Benzodiazepine Information Coalition. Accessed December 30, 2020. https://www.benzoinfo.com/benzodiazepine-withdrawal-post-withdrawal-symptoms.Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. http://www.benzofree.org/book.Frances, Allen."Yes, Benzos Are Bad for You."Pro Talk: A Rehabs.com Community, June 10, 2016. Accessed October 13, 2016. https://www.rehabs.com/pro-talk-articles/yes-benzos-are-bad-for-you/.Trickett, Shirley."Withdrawal from Benzodiazepines."Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners 33(254)(September 1983):608. Accessed April 17, 2018. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1973010/.



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Podcast SummaryThis podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax.



IntroductionToday, I shared a bit of background regarding the decision to return to an audio-only format for the podcast.



MailbagIn today’s mailbag, we shared a comment about fear, disbelief, and misinformation during benzo withdrawal.



Benzo Story

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