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WebsiteJoin Dr. Josef WittDoerring, a boardcertified psychiatrist specializing in identifying and treating psychiatric adverse drug reactions, as he sits down with Wendy, a moderator of the Benzo Warrior Community, and her fiancé, David. Wendy bravely shares her harrowing journey through interdose withdrawal, akathisia, and protracted withdrawal while tapering off Xanax. Together, Wendy and David offer invaluable advice for caretakers supporting loved ones battling akathisia and protracted withdrawal. Wendy also reflects on the newfound sense of meaning she has discovered through her role in the Benzo Warrior Community and the progress she has made since her injury.
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