Will I Ever Recover From Benzo Belly?

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[Richard-xdop]

After twenty three years of Clonazepam, I detoxed last February. Eighteen days in the hospital. These last four months at home have been rough. I can finally sleep most of the night. Having some half days when I feel almost normal. The GI tract is still a nightmare at times. But I'm blessed. God brought me through this far, I'm believing he will continue. May he bless all, reading this.

[mariannetm]

Thank you so much!!! ..from a woman of 69 been on benzos since 17 and living without benzos for almost 3 years now.
It is so hard but also I feel that I am healing slowly very slowly and that is unbelievable.

[TheAjmos]

Keep spreading the good word my man. The more people that speak up about this, the more people we can save from ever taking meds like this.

[fonzarellyplay]

There’s 0 positive stories about benzos. It’s really heartbreaking too because I’ve tried beta blockers tons of antidepressants, of ways of self medicating, CBT, you name it. Then I try benzos and I felt like I got my life back and then I come to the internet to research benzos randomly and now I’m scared shitless about all these videos. I should of just stayed on opioids. People say opioids only are short periods of withdrawal not YEARS of torture. Sheesh. I’m screwed

[JaguarZewFlow]

My God just found you 4 years after withdrawal; I still have it.

[vladimircostamaluf]

you have no idea how much you are indeed helping people...thanks !

[TexasTea]

Thanks Dan for addressing the benzo belly symptoms. This too has been one of my most persistent and frequent symptoms over the past 5 1/2 years. It is soooo painful and embarrassing!! Even though I'm 48 years old, and I have an IUD for birth control, I have to take a pregnancy test once a month or so because I don't have a menstrual period. My abdomen gets so distended and hard and have such weird fluttering sensations, spasms, pains that I'm often terrified that I'm pregnant! Terrified because I'm too old, have 3 grown children and too sick to raise a baby. Thankfully it's been negative but very distressing and anxiety inducing!

[corvettedm]

I’ve heard and read about benzo belly. This is a relief knowing that the actual symptoms I have 4 years out are identical to yours. I am grateful to you for posting this important information!

[bobbobarino]

oh yes, I have the benzo belly it's getting better though. I need to start exercising and kick its butt. You are right Dan everything you are saying I can completely understand. I get shortness of breath especially after eating when I bend over to pick something up etc. I really appreciate how in depth you went on the process and how strong we are in order to go thru this. My life is changing for the better every day, ups downs, left right but overall, I am healing. I honestly can't believe how much better I am getting and how much more I have to look forward to. The more I am healing the more I can clearly see for how long I had been damaged. To be honest it is a miracle and if I can accomplish this than anything is possible in time. Thank you Dan!!!

For anyone reading this it is possible to start healing. I am by no mean healed but compared to 8 months ago it is beyond comprehension.

Bob Bobarino

[alejandromontalvo]

Thanks for this generous and kind video, man! Benzo withdrawal is horrible but definitely making me a better person :)

[deltascout]

So good to hear. I had no idea what was wrong. Mine started while still on klonopin. I had x-rays, a pet scan, an endoscopy and colonoscopy because of the stomach issue along with severe weight loss. Last ditch effort I checked into rehab and since being off kpin I've gotten better. Been over a year and every wd symptom is gone besides some days I still have gurgling. Same here brother, coffee and tomato sauce were a no no. That's so wild man.

[lisaboyle]

I'm 11 months off klon. and I still have no relief from the horrible gi issues- can't eat more than a few tablespoons of food per day. Wish it would get better soon. Thanks for your info- helps me know that I'm not alone in this.

[maryoconnor]

You, ve literally explained how I feel right now, with my stomach.

[HoneyGemHeart]

Hello. Thank you for sharing this information🙏🏼 I am experiencing a heap of symptoms after a very rapid taper 3yrs ago, the worst for me being a full body feeling of being constantly stuck in a fright. I would love to know everything that person who told you about the Vagus nerve & Benzos harming it knows. You were very fortunate to have someone tell you this. & it totally makes sense when looking at some of the symptoms. I’m in my late 50s & see 1 lovely Dr once a month who helps as best he can. But no one in my country seems to have knowledge of what taking Benzo & or rapid tapering, what harm is done. It’s hard to repair/heal yourself when you don’t know what exactly needs healing. Your info about the Vegas nerve is a good start, it’s the first time iv heard anyone express knowledge of what is causing some of the symptoms🙏🏼 Thank you & I hope you are continuing to Heal 🙂🙏🏼🇦🇺

[amiwho]

That's strong man 💪

Accidently found your channel. Only tried benz a couple of times, never felt the vibe. But you seem like a genuine dude and I enjoy listening to you. You should keep up this good work, I think a lot of people will find motivation watching you!

Good luck to you strong brother!

[enjoylfe]

thank you for sharing your experience! i was describing benzo belly to my son before i new anything about benzo withdrawal symptoms! my tummy still hurts! i force myself to eat cuz 😅m only 110lbs. and i can’t afford to lose weight. i’m proud of you! When we get our bellies back, can i celebrate with you? lol! 🎉😊

[KMT]

I am withdrawing now. I am sad for you. May the Lorrd heal you
I am having trouble eating. Food is unappetizing. I actually feeli nauseous. I get full quickly. Trying to eat plenty based, drinking teas and water. Everything about this is very difficult.
Thank you for sharing story. Your words are encouraging.

[LanceJones-mhtz]

Great video Dan. I also have benzo belly but mine is a little different. I dont get the swelled up stomach. I just have the very slow motility. Some days I dont even eat because I am not hungry. I have watched all of your videos and appreciate everything you do. How long would you say it took before you started feeling normalish again. I am 15 months off and most of the really crazy symptoms have dissappeared but I seem to have plateaued with the insomnia and muscle tremors and benzo belly. The inosmnia and the muscle tremors keep me from being able to lead a life that has any semblance of normalcy.
Thank you for all you do.

[kevk]

My benzo belly was one of the first symptoms to go away (4th month off) and I’d lost 71lbs in 90 days at one point. My experience is that Inner akathisia is really the last symptom to go. I still have outer stuff and pace 18-40hrs straight and sleep about 5hrs (at 3 years off). I was bedridden the last 6 months of my taper and a year after my jump in May of 2020. Now I pace until I drop. Hell on earth.

[cherrobbs]

I've finally withdrawn from the benzos I've been taking steadily for 12 years. I am aware that I will probably have rebound symptoms for an indefinite period of time including the issue I had taken the benzos for in the first place. Hadn't heard of the benzo belly though. Just to be safe you should see your doctor to rule other issues out if you haven't already.