Cultivating Present Awareness: Managing Anxiety and Withdrawal through Mindfulness
Linda continues her work with Dr. Richardson, focusing on using mindfulness to accept her anxiety and manage withdrawal symptoms. Dr. Richardson introduces specific mindfulness exercises that help Linda focus on the present moment, rather than catastrophizing about future withdrawal symptoms or relapsing into medication use. Linda learns to ground herself during anxious moments and develop greater emotional resilience. The session emphasizes how mindfulness can be an effective tool for both anxiety and the difficult process of tapering off lorazepam.
Member: Linda, 50 year old female, MI
Therapist: Dr. Richardson, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Key Takeaways
Mindfulness helps Linda stay grounded in the present moment.
Dr. Richardson uses exercises to help Linda focus on “here and now” rather than worry about withdrawal.
Linda learns to separate the anxiety of withdrawal from her ability to handle it.
Cultivating mindfulness fosters emotional resilience and reduces the need for medication.
Focus Areas
Anxiety & Stress
Mental Health & Emotional Well-being
Mindfulness & Present Awareness
Withdrawal Management
Self-growth & Identity
Benzodiazepine Dependency
Medication Dependence