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Life Beyond Benzos – A Strategy Guide for Navigating Withdrawal and Thriving in Recovery

By Jacob Ressler, LMSW

Looking to strengthen your efforts at reclaiming your life after benzos? This free strategy guide is here to help!

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Whether you’re considering tapering, in the thick of withdrawal, or finding meaning in life beyond benzos, this guide is a compassionate and practical roadmap to healing. Drawing from lived experience, professional insight, time tested evidence-based practices, and recovery community wisdom, Life Beyond Benzos provides empowering strategies to support your recovery—emotionally, physically, and mentally.

What’s Inside:

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15 clear, actionable strategies for managing symptoms, building resilience, and creating a new path forward

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A deep dive into how benzos affect your brain—especially your amygdala (“Amy”)—and what that means during recovery
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Tools for listening to your body, managing anxiety, staying grounded, and letting go of shame and fear
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Encouragement to grieve, grow, and find meaning in your suffering
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Techniques to build a strong support network and become your own best advocate

Why This Guide Matters:

My intent is to offer more than just basic information—I’m sharing an understanding that comes from my very unique positioning. After enduring a difficult recovery saga, completing professional training and education, and connecting with many hundreds of recovering individuals from over 30 countries, I created this guide to share the tools and wisdom I wished I’d had from the start. The message I’m sharing is clear: You are not alone, healing is possible, and there’s much you can do to reduce the suffering along the way.

Download the full eBook for free and embrace growth on your journey toward life beyond benzos today.

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What people are saying

"I met Jake months into my benzo withdrawal, when I didn't know what was wrong with me. It was a terrifying and bewildering time with repeated hospitalisations and many baffling physical and psychological symptoms. Jake's knowledge and care allowed me to understand what was happening, and more importantly learn to live with the fallout of a rapid taper. Thanks to Jake's guidance, support, and encouragement, I am now living a fulfilling life and well on my way to being BETTER than before my benzo journey."

N. D.

"Jake is an exceptional benzo coach, possessing a deep understanding of the healing process. He articulates complex concepts in a clear, concise manner, balancing candor with empathy. Jake has facilitated significant progress in my son's recovery journey and supported our family throughout. I wholeheartedly endorse him - Jake is amazing!"

S. H.

"Jake provided the only space where I can freely express my experience of benzodiazepine withdrawal. It was a great relief to be understood, and it gave me hope to hold on. Historically, I have had a big problem with the idea of hope and I'm honestly pretty cynical about it, but Jake is more than real enough that I can trust what he puts down. He kept me from giving up and that's very literally everything."

H. O.

"Jake has been a tremendous help throughout my recovery from post-acute withdrawal syndrome. His encouragement, guidance, and practical advice have kept me grounded during the toughest moments. Jake not only provides support but also helps me build the skills I need to navigate this journey with confidence. I’m incredibly grateful for his continued presence and unwavering dedication."

M. S.

"I cannot say enough about Jake and how generous he has been with his knowledge, kindness, and time. He has given so much to the benzodiazepine recovery community without ever asking for anything in return. When I first joined his support group, I was at the lowest point in my life, and now I am almost finished with my master's degree and have hope for the future. I'll never be able to adequately thank Jake for all that he has given me as both a mentor and a friend."

D. S.