Benzo Chat (Rob from Oklahoma): “Getting Back into Life”

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Share this post with others: Enough about me — it’s time to hear from you. Welcome to our very first “Benzo Chat.” An in-person, casual conversation with you, the champions living day in and day out with benzo dependence, withdrawal, and BIND. In our inaugural episode, we sit down with Rob in the great state of Oklahoma. We talk online forums, exercise, insomnia, diet, detox, cognitive dysfunction, and so much more. His story is a difficult one at times, but at its core, it’s about hope — and we all could use a bit more of that now, couldn’t we? I hope y’all enjoy it. 😊 Welcome to Episode #103 Welcome to our very first "Benzo Chat" episode of the podcast. I recorded two of these chats on my road trip through the U.S. midwest in May and June. This is the first one from Oklahoma and it will be followed soon by another from Iowa. I hope you enjoy this new format and I welcome any feedback. Thanks. Video ID: BFP103 Chapters 00:00 WELCOME01:09 Benzo Chat Format02:05 Carolina Road Trip04:00 About Chat 1 and 208:14 BENZO CHAT08:58 Intro to Rob’s Story11:20 Detox / Rehab / 21 Drugs15:29 Learning About Benzos19:04 What Works for You?20:32 Online Support21:09 Exercise and Insomnia24:45 Diet / Sugar27:28 Sleeplessness30:58 Downsides of Forums32:43 Hitting the Mental Wall 36:35 Getting Back into Life38:40 Forums and Negativity41:06 Venting Our Anger42:20 Support System / Communication47:55 What’s Your Current Outlook?50:31 Getting Outside51:34 CLOSING 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. REFERENCES FROM ROB’S TALK— The Withdrawal Project (Laura Delano): https://withdrawal.theinnercompass.org— Benzo Buddies: http://www.benzobuddies.org BENZO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS— Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG): https://benzoaction.org — The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices: https://benzoreform.org— Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC): https://benzoinfo.com 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 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 All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.