Coping Skills from A to Z (Part 1 of 2) - a podcast by D E Foster

Benzo withdrawal can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. But the expected struggles can be eased significantly with a little education and support. Grab a plate and visit our buffet of coping skills: you just might find exactly what you need.In today’s episode, we look at the first half of coping skills from A to Z. We also catch up on a couple of events from last week, discuss light-headedness and P.O.T.S., answer an inquiry from a listener with mild withdrawal, and share a benzo story from California.  















Welcome to Episode #37Today, we take a look at a laundry list of coping skills from A to Z. In this first part, we will go through the letter M, or at least the first part of it. Next week, we'll continue with M and finish out the list. We also have two questions on P.O.T.S and mild withdrawal, a comment about me talking about myself too much, and a benzo story from California.



But first, let's list the resources used in this episode, and then we'll dive deeper into the content of episode 37.



Episode IndexEach time listed below is in minutes and seconds.



Introduction: 0:57Mailbag: 6:52Benzo Story: 17:17Feature: 22:39Moment of Peace: 52:50Episode Resources



The 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.INTRODUCTIONBenzodiazepine Withdrawal Symposium: Web PageBenzodiazepine Withdrawal Symposium: YouTube VideoCNN: This is Life with Lisa Ling - The Benzo Crisis - Airs Sunday, Oct. 6th



MAILBAG“Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).” Cleveland Clinic. Accessed September 23, 2019. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16560-postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome-pots.FEATURE: Coping Skills from A to Z (Part 1)“Aromatherapy Uses and Benefits.” Healthline. Accessed September 22, 2019. https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-aromatherapy.Ashton, 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.Fletcher, Jenna. “How to use 4-7-8 breathing for anxiety.” Medical News Today. February 11, 2019. Accessed September 22, 2019. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324417.php.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.Kim, Sean, “10 Science-Backed, Simple Ways to Be Happier Today,” Life Hack, accessed March 7, 2017. https://www.lifehack.org/383250/10-science-backed-simple-ways-happier-today?ref=nav-dropdown-blog-.Seuss, Dr. The Lorax. New York: Random House, 1971. “Walking can lower risk of heart-related conditions as much as running.” Science Daily. April 4, 2013. Accessed August 14, 2017. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130404170225.htm.Yeung, WF, KF Chung, ZJ Zhang, SP Zhang, WC Chan, RM Ng, CL Chan, LM Ho, BY Yu, JC Chau, NC Lau, and LX Lao. “Electroacupuncture for tapering off long-term benzodiazepine use: A randomized controlled trial.” Journal of Psychiatric Research 2019 Feb. 109:59-67. Accessed September 23, 2019. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2018.11.015.



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This 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.Introduction



In today's intro, I shared some upcoming news for the podcast and shared information about the Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Symposium in Arizona and the Massachusetts bill hearings from last week.



Benzo StoriesToday's benzo story was from Anne in California.

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