Do we truly recover from protracted benzo withdrawal (BIND)? What does that look like? What about from other psych medications? Can we realistically get back to “normal” after all of this? And if so, how? Join D and Dr. Jenn for this intimate conversation.
In today’s episode, we welcome therapist and benzo coach Jennifer Leigh back to the podcast. Dr. Jenn has helped many individuals recover from withdrawal and BIND and we’ll get her take on several pressing questions. We’ll share a few updates, talk a bit about her story, and hear from a few of you. I hope you enjoy it.
https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/benzo-community-healing-and-support-w-jennifer-leigh-bfp101
Video ID: BFP101
00:00 Update Announcement
02:08 What’s New with Dr. Jenn
08:53 Doctor, Therapist, and Peer Training
11:17 So Much Going On
11:56 BIND Definition
14:34 Today’s Format
15:41 MAILBAG
15:47 What About Other Psych Meds?
19:47 Online Support
32:18 FEATURE: Chat with Jenn
32:25 Jenn’s Benzo Story
41:52 A New and Better You
44:02 Are You Symptom Free?
46:03 Finding That Connection
46:37 Are Benzos Different in BIND?
48:19 Is Klonopin (clonazepam) Different?
48:57 D’s Current Status in BIND
50:36 Finding Acceptance
51:40 5 Stages of Grief
52:56 Getting Back to Normal?
55:19 A New and Better You (Take 2)
57:54 Why Don’t Doctors Know This?
59:25 CLOSING
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INTRODUCTION
— CME Lunch and Learn Videos: https://corxconsortium.org/bz-webinars
FEATURE (Jennifer Leigh)
— Benzo Withdrawal Help (w/ Jennifer Leigh): https://benzowithdrawalhelp.com
BENZO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
— Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG): https://corxconsortium.org/work-groups/benzodiazepine
— The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices: https://benzoreform.org
— Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC): https://benzoinfo.com
The Podcast
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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