Am I being unrealistic?

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Hello all, I’m three months post-jump after tapering from V which I took on and off for a year. I didn’t expect to still have wd symptoms.

Benzo belly is getting to me. I look like I’m 6 months pregnant although my diet hasn’t changed (if anything I’m eating less than normal) and I’ve been exercising again for the last month. I’m taking the probiotic VSL#3, cut out carbonated drinks, etc but benzo belly is still there. I searched this forum and a post said their benzo belly went after 3 1/2 YEARS post jump! Has anyone got any advice or do I need to simply give time time?

 

Also, night sweats, every single night, horrible. On the plus side the fatigue and brain fog have subsided. 
 

I’m astounded that this seemingly benign drug has such long and powerful wd symptoms 😩

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Welcome @[He...] it takes time and sometimes more time than we like for sx to leave. Benzo belly is something most of us have that have been on benzo's. I read somewhere that the stomach is our second Brain, so it is tied so closely with the healing that is going on in our Brain. I did all the things you have done to get rid of the benzo belly, but it took time to heal. "Time"is indeed the healer. Stay Strong.💖 Peace and Healing.

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Welcome, Hector!   Glad you are here.   Your symptoms are right in line with where you are in this process.   I also have had terrible night sweats.      So glad the fatigue and brain fog have subsided.    Please keep reaching out on the forum; you will find lots of support here.