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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 mourn the passing of Prof. C. Heather Ashton. We announce our tribute page to her and share a message from the Ashton family. We also look at the second half of coping skills from A to Z and share a benzo story from Chicago.
Video ID: BFP041
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This episode is part of a 2-part series. Listen to Part 2 here: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/how-to-taper-from-benzos-part-2-of-2-bfp042
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Chapters
00:57 Introduction 08:45 Mailbag 14:46 Benzo Story 21:41 Feature 51:48 Moment of Peace
Resources
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INTRODUCTION
MAILBAG
Benzo Free Theme Song: “Walk in the Park” by Neil Cross
FEATURE: How to Taper from Benzos (Part 1)
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.
Easing Anxiety: Types of Benzos Page — https://easinganxiety.com/post/types-of-benzos
“Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Support: Substitution.” BenzoBuddies. Accessed March 1, 2017. http://www.benzobuddies.org/benzodiazepine-withdrawal-methods/substitution.
“Direct Tapers.” BenzoBuddies. Accessed March 2, 2017. http://www.benzobuddies.org/benzodiazepine-withdrawal-methods/direct-taper/.
Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. https://easinganxiety.com/book.
Merriam-Webster (online), “Taper,” accessed January 20, 2018, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taper.
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The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata).
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Benzo Free Theme
— Title: “Walk in the Park”
— Artist: Neil Cross
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