I agree with other commenters re triggers. Triggers can be movements, situations, or even thoughts. I would identify the top 5, and start purposefully putting yourself in those situations. The whole time keeping the right mindset (and self-talk) that you're ok, safe, and not injured.
Re the benzo, it sounds like the placebo effect of taking a pill may be at play. CBD has worked well for pain and anxiety and more sustainable than other medication.
Almost everyone has a bulged disk. In my experience, if the pain comes and goes or has spread or migrated, then it's likely not coming from tissue damage.