What is a benzo? Benzodiazepines, also known as “benzos,” are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in America. The benzodiazepine family of anti-anxiety medication helps millions of men and women suffering. This can include everything from anxiety to seizures to insomnia. The family includes familiar brand names like Ativan, Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin. But as…
Even the calmest people are having anxiety over our present situation. COVID-19 is inherently anxiety-provoking, and these times are unprecedented. The world has never experienced an episode of global shutdown on this scale, and we’re all trying to adapt while facing a lot of unknowns. So if you’re feeling excessively anxious, know that you’re not…
Nonstop coverage of COVID-19 on nearly every television station is stress-inducing to say the least. For those of us who are vulnerable to depression or similar mental health conditions, the constant barrage of news and death counts can feel intense and overwhelming. This, coupled with the sudden isolation caused by quarantine, may trigger a mental…