A Conversation with Dr. Christy Huff (Part 2 of 2)

Christy Huff, M.D., is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, on the board of Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC), and is herself, a benzo survivor. A tireless advocate in the benzo community, Dr. Huff has a wealth of information to share.

In Part II of our conversation, Dr. Huff discusses her advocacy work with BIC, talks about the importance of finding a doctor, and provides some helpful tips for the struggling patient. We also share a benzo story from Minnesota and explore the fear of the fear and its effects on our healing.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-conversation-with-dr-christy-huff-part-2-of-2-bfp045

Video ID: BFP045

Chapters

00:57 Introduction

09:05 Benzo Story

14:27 Feature

48:12 Moment of Peace

 

Episode Summary

Today, we have the pleasure of presenting Part II of our conversation with Dr. Christy Huff. In today’s episode, Dr. Huff further explores the struggles of benzo dependence and how difficult it can be to find a doctor, she also shares some of her experiences working with BIC, and has a few helpful tips for those who follow. We also have a benzo story from Minnesota and talk about the “fear of the fear.”

 

Resources

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BENZO STORY

• Facebook Page for Benzo Bill in Massachusetts
• Local News Article on the Benzo Bill in Massachusetts
• Sonja Syblo’s Article on the Massachusetts Bill from Mad in America

FEATURE: Conversation with Dr. Christy Huff (Part 2)

• BENZODIAZEPINE INFORMATION COALITION (BIC) Website
• Dr. Christy Huff’s Bio on the BIC WEBSITE (with her BIC Blog Posts)

 

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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