Benzo Community, Healing, and Support (w/ Jennifer Leigh)

The Benzo Free Podcast

Share this post with others: 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. Welcome to Episode #101 Welcome to the first installment of our next 100 episodes of the Benzo Free Podcast. Today, we welcome Dr. Jennifer Leigh back to the show as our co-host. Together, Dr. Jenn and D dive into the mailbag, share our stories, look at current activities in the benzo community, and discuss BIND and its consequences at length. I think you'll enjoy it, so please check it out. Video ID: BFP101 Chapters 00:00 Update Announcement02:08 What’s New with Dr. Jenn08:53 Doctor, Therapist, and Peer Training11:17 So Much Going On11:56 BIND Definition14:34 Today’s Format15:41 MAILBAG15:47 What About Other Psych Meds?19:47 Online Support32:18 FEATURE: Chat with Jenn32:25 Jenn’s Benzo Story41:52 A New and Better You44:02 Are You Symptom-Free?46:03 Finding That Connection46:37 Are Benzos Different in BIND?48:19 Is Klonopin (clonazepam) Different?48:57 D’s Current Status in BIND50:36 Finding Acceptance51:40 5 Stages of Grief52:56 Getting Back to Normal?55:19 A New and Better You (Take 2)57:54 Why Don’t Doctors Know This?59:25 CLOSING 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. 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://benzoaction.org — The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices: https://benzoreform.org— Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC): https://benzoinfo.com SUPPORT INFO— The Ashton Manual — https://easinganxiety.com/blog/ashton-manual— D’s Book (Benzo Free) — https://www.benzofree.org/features/book 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,