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Agoraphobia, androphobia, social phobia, glossophobia, philophobia…and on and on. Social anxiety disorders are numerous, and in benzo withdrawal, these burdens can escalate and become isolating. Learning tools to manage them can be essential.
In today’s episode, we examine the social symptoms of benzo withdrawal. We also explore muscle spasms, investigate the emotional disconnect many experience around loved ones, hear some inspirational words about moving on, and share an updated benzo story from Louisiana.
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00:57 Introduction 08:28 Mailbag 21:28 Benzo Story 26:25 Feature 41:37 Moment of Peace
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MAILBAG
MUSCLE SPASMS — “Muscle Cramps (Charley Horse) and Muscle Spasms.” OnHealth.com. Reviewed on June 21, 2016. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/muscle_cramps_spasms.
FEATURE: Nerve Sensations of Benzo Withdrawal
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“Agoraphobia.” MayoClinic.org. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/agoraphobia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355987.
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.
Cherry, Kendra. “A to Z: List of Phobias, From the Strange to the Common.” VeryWellMind.com. Updated September 13, 2019. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.verywellmind.com/list-of-phobias-2795453.
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.
Huff, Christy. “10 tips to help patients through benzodiazepine withdrawal.” KevinMD,com. March 20, 2018. Accessed July 17, 2018. https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2018/03/10-tips-help-patients-benzodiazepine-withdrawal.html.
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Richards, Thomas A. “What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Symptoms, Treatment, Prevalence, Medications, Insight, Prognosis.” Social Anxiety Association. Accessed September 15, 2019. https://socialphobia.org/social-anxiety-disorder-definition-symptoms-treatment-therapy-medications-insight-prognosis.
U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Fact Sheet. Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-anxiety-disorder-more-than-just-shyness/index.shtml.
Episode Summary
Today, we return to our 14-part series on the symptoms and we take a look at the social symptoms of benzo withdrawal. We also discuss muscle spasms, emotional detachment, and moving on in addition to a wonderful story for Louisiana.
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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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