Benzotired

March 31st, 2023 In this episode: I speak with the lovely couple Haeley & Tom. Haeley is harmed by Benzodiazepines and currently tapering. Healey shares her story on being put on Benzos after an infection. Her highest dose was 5 milligrams of Lorazepam (Ativan). Currently Haeley is on 16 milligrams of Diazepam (Valium). Tom has been her support throughout Healey's withdrawal and shares his...

March 28th, 2023 In this episode: In collaboration with Emma from the #unfiltered podcast and beatingthebenzo.com, we speak with Melanie Davis, who has over 25 years of experience as the manager of REST (Recovery Experience Sleeping pills & Tranquilisers). Melanie has used her expertise to shape government policy as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Prescribed Drug Dependency and t...

March 23rd, 2023 In this episode: Paul Hirsch from Chicago, Illinois 🇺🇸 shares his story about his journey on Klonopin (Clonazepam), which he was on for many years for anxiety and insomnia. Paul experienced tolerance withdrawal prior to tapering. Paul has almost been three years Benzo free. Paul shares some of the things that helped him through withdrawal and we talk about cognitive behavioural th...

February 22nd, 2023 In this episode: Christy Huff, M.D., Director of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) joins me today. Christy shares her Benzodiazepine journey and how she is currently doing. Christy shares information on several projects, like Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND), peer support and deprescribing guidance. ⚠️ Due to technical issues the audio quality...

February 15th, 2023 In this episode: Sarah Nadav shares her story about her journey coming off of Xanax (Alprazolam), Klonopin (Clonazepam) and other prescription drugs. Sarah also contracted Long-Covid. This episode does not have a transcript.

February 14th, 2023 In this episode: The first part of the episode contains excerpts from Shane Kenny's documentary The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster, made in 2016 and broadcasted on Irish television in 2017. Shane Kelly speaks with professors Heather Ashton and Malcolm Lader about Benzodiazepines. After the excerpts Emma (from #Beatingthebenzo and the #Unfiltered podcast) and I discuss our take...

February 10th, 2023 (re-recorded on March 3rd, 2023) In this episode: Elisabeth Krijtenburg shares her story about her experience coming off of Lorazepam (Ativan) and antidepressants. After her taper, Elisabeth decided to support others coming off of Benzodiazepines and/or antidepressants. Find Elisabeth on: 🇳🇱 https://www.deafbouwcoach.nl/ and 🇬🇧 https://www.deafbouwcoach.nl/english-site/home-eng...

January 10th, 2023 I've had the absolute divine pleasure to have a chat with Emma from London, UK, who has been harmed by Benzodiazepines and other prescription drugs. After her experiences, Emma has took it upon her to spread awareness about Benzodiazepines and other prescription drugs. We discuss many topics; one of them is our shared affliction: tinnitus. We mention friends and family and p...

November 5th, 2022 In this episode I interview Jenny, from Brooklyn, New York 🇺🇸. She shares her story on how she got precribed Benzodiazepines and when she wanted to come off them. Jenny was initially prescribed 2 milligrams of Alprazolam (Xanax) and SSRI's. Later she was switched to 6 milligrams Lorazepam (Ativan). She shares her experience about detox facilities. After the interview, I share my...

Welcome to the podcast Benzotired. I'm your host, Naftal Benisty and I'm Dutch. Join me into the world of Benzodiazepines, withdrawal, BIND (Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction) and more. Disclaimer: always consult your physician for medical advice. Benzotired originally aired October 2022. In april 2024 I revised Benzotired and re-recorded this episode. This episode does not h...