A Day in the Life…of Protracted Withdrawal

The Benzo Free Podcast

Share this post with others: What is it like living in protracted withdrawal, seven years out? What are the joys? What are the pains? What are the triggers? What thoughts ruminate in the mind? Join your host as we pull back the curtain and visit a day in the life. For today’s podcast, I carried the recorder around with me all day so I could share the good, the bad, the fun, the mundane, the contemplations and struggles of living life in protracted benzo withdrawal. We touch on a wide variety of subjects and close out with a special version of our Moment of Peace. I hope you’ll join us. Welcome to Episode #91 I thought I'd try something new again, as I often do on this podcast. I carried around my digital recorder all day so I could capture events and thoughts of the day, especially as they relate to protracted benzo withdrawal. This one is similar to my benzo mornings from the road trip episodes, but at home for a slightly different perspective. I hope you like it. Video ID: BFP091 Chapters 00:00 Good Morning02:26 Favoring Fall03:55 Night Guard05:04 Everyone is Different09:15 Episode Format12:18 Morning Walks14:00 Akathisia Evenings18:02 Rough Family Week19:52 Anger in Withdrawal22:24 Walking in Withdrawal23:50 Finding Peace28:42 Finding Joy34:17 Breakfast36:13 Laundry39:20 Office / Task List43:06 Drum Set44:53 A Bit of Aromatherapy45:52 Dealing with Triggers47:30 FOMO51:52 Making the Most of It53:30 Moment of Peace / Goodnight Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. Site Links VISIT US ONLINE— WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com— YOUTUBE (Easing Anxiety): https://www.youtube.com/easinganxiety— YOUTUBE (Benzo Free): https://www.youtube.com/benzofree— INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/easinganxiety PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK— COMMENT: On this video in YouTube— COMMENT: On the blog post on our website— FEEDBACK FORM: https://www.easinganxiety.com/feedback— EMAIL: [e-mail] SUPPORT US— Make a Donation: https://www.easinganxiety.com/donate Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Feedback We'd love to hear from you! The Benzo Free Podcast is a community podcast and we need your input to help it grow and improve. You can tell us what you think in the following ways: Fill out our Feedback Form at https://www.easinganxiety.com/feedbackEmail us at [e-mail] Comment on one of our videos or posts. Disclaimer The Benzo Free Podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Never dis­regard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Withdrawal, tapering, or any change in dosage of benzodiazepines, nonbenzo­diazepines, thienodiazepines, or any other prescription drugs should only be done under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. Please visit our official disclaimer for more information: https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Music Credits Benzo Free Theme— Title: "Walk in the Park"— Artist: Neil Cross— Provided by: Storyblocks Audio (https://www.storyblocks.com) Meditation Sound Effects— Title: “Shores of Corfu”— Artist: Graham Production Credits Easing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com