40. Dr. Catherine Pittman Shares her Concerns about Benzodiazepines

Dr. Catherine Pittman, Ph.D., HSPP, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and psychology professor at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. A practicing clinical psychologist treating anxiety for over 30 years, she's also experienced in neuropsychological rehabilitation for individuals who have experienced brain injuries or strokes. In today's episode, Dr. Pittman is sharing her concerns about Benzodiazepines. IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  The problem with Benzodiazepines (7:26) Where anxiety comes from in the brain (12:11) What Benzodiazepines do in your brain (21:48) The side effects of Benzodiazepines (25:31) What happens if you take Benzodiazepines every day and then stop (28:26) How long it takes to have changes in your brain after taking Benzos (30:35) How daily use of Benzodiazepines creates a physiological dependence (34:30) When Benzo use becomes a concern (35:12) Why you don't come off Benzodiazepines cold turkey or without doctors help (36:30) The most common Benzo withdrawal symptoms (39:47) Why people confuse withdrawal symptoms as mental illness (44:45) I can’t wait to hear your feedback on this episode! Screenshot and tag me—I’m @courageously.u— and my guest— @drcmpittman and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: If you'd like to access the PowerPoint slides mentioned in the episode, please email me at [email protected]. Unfortunately, the slides wouldn't upload to the website. I'm more than happy to send them to you, though. __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/benzodiazepines/ COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/