How to Taper from Benzos (Part 1 of 2)

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.

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Chapters

00:57 Introduction

08:45 Mailbag

14:46 Benzo Story

21:41 Feature

51:48 Moment of Peace

 

Resources

The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein.

INTRODUCTION

• YOUTUBE: “Ask Dr. Drew LIVE.” October 20, 2019. (Benzo Question can be found at timestamp: 1:01:02.
• The Ashton Manual by Professor C. Heather Ashton

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.

 

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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Benzo Free Theme

— Title: “Walk in the Park”

— Artist: Neil Cross

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