In this episode you will hear Gidget's story of how a prescription for Xanax after her father passed away led her to decline. Years later, a second issue arises from taking just one fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Through her suffering she moderates support groups, learns homeopathy and works with a medical doctor to interpret genetics.

In this NEW episode if you ever wondered if you could recover from a benzodiazepine, a floroquinolone, a steroid, a cold turkey in a rehab and a detox facility, Lindsey’s story of recovery will bring you hope.

In this episode I speak with Carmela (Mellie) Paladino. If you are still tapering and wonder how you would feel the first day you are done with a long, difficult withdrawal, this episode will help you to finish your fight to get to the other side.

NJ Bill A3495

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3500/3495_I1.PDF

Carmela"s email: [email protected]

In this episode I speak with a mother who was prescribed medication instead of traditional talk therapy to deal with trauma. The prescribed mix of antidepressants and benzodiazepines turn her life upside down. She suffers years of debilitating withdrawal symptoms and is faced with a difficult decision in order to give her daughter a better life.

Scott Wilkinson and Stephanie Morgan who were friends in high school, connect through Facebook after many years. This episode shows the difference having a support person can make in your recovery. Great episode to have your family and friends listen to.

In today's episode, I interview Marjorie Meret-Carmen, an 80-year-old benzodiazepine survivor, who is an educator, author and a social and political activist. She proves that at any age, you can take your life back from an iatrogenic illness.

In this episode I discuss what I had to do to survive the holiday season. Stay tuned for the postscript after the show.

Cindy was one of my first benzo friends and is an inspiration to many. She was prescribed Valium for years, was then cold turkeyed by a doctor, put back on valium, then moved to Montana where she met a wonderful naturopath that helped her and taught her how to get her health back. She even became homeless at one point and still maintained a healthy diet to sustain her health. She is now working and helping out with her grandchildren and continues to give hope to many that you can have a life after benzos.

Jim is an amazing example of a good patient whose life was turned upside down because of his doctor’s prescribing methods. His advocacy work and desire to help others while still tapering and working will encourage many.

Millie Kieve runs the UK charity Adverse Psychiatric Reactions Information Link at www.april.org.uk. Millie not only deals with benzodiazepines, but all medications that cause psychiatric side effects which can then lead a person to being prescribed a benzodiazepine. I encourage anyone to please research her website before you take a medication.