5 Steps to Withdrawal SAFELY from Benzodiazepines | Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:59:52 +0000

Today we will discuss 5 important steps/tips to take to withdraw safely from benzos (i.e. Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, and Valium)
Intro 00:00
Considerations 00:22
1. Talk to your provider 01:40
2. Support system 02:20
3. The right mindset 02:50
4. Determine your withdrawal schedule 03:45
- reviewing a withdrawal schedule 06:18
5. Listen to your body 10:00
- withdrawal symptoms 10:52
- post-withdrawal syndrome 11:57
The Dont's 14:09

Resources:
Deprescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/4dZEUMk
The Ashton manual https://www.benzoinfo.com/ashtonmanual/
https://www.benzo.org.uk/index.htm
https://benzoreform.org/patient-tools/
Article: New FDA Study Shows Benzodiazepines Can Cause Long-Term Injury
https://www.madinamerica.com/2....020/12/fda-benzo-cau
Article: How Long Does Withdrawal From Benzodiazepines Last?
https://www.verywellmind.com/b....enzodiazepine-withdr

Support groups
Benzo Buddies http://www.benzobuddies.org/
Benzo withdrawal support group (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1533103743653421/
Benzo Withdrawal Support and info https://benzoreform.org/benzod....iazepine-withdrawal-
Angie Peacock: https://www.apeacockconsulting.com/

Find a doctor
https://www.benzoinfo.com/doctors/

Videos:
Dr. Heather Ashton - Benzodiazepine Withdrawal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsjhqdE7-6A
The Ashton Manual Chapter II: How to Withdraw After Long Term Use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OxxiRFzq_s
10 Tips to Find Medical Help with Benzodiazepine Cessation from Dr. Christy Huff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f2MHxZp9ME

🚑 If you are in a mental health crisis, please dial 9-8-8 from the U.S. Or text HOME to 741741 and connect to a crisis counselor.
You can find a list of international crisis lines here: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

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