just had to stop drinking
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just had to stop drinking
Hi,
I am new to this and felt the need to share my experience with others who may understand my rut that I got myself into. I have had the news from my Doctor saying that my Liver is now struggling to keep up; I am a proessional with my own company and three children its been a really odd situation to get into over the last 5 years..
I am new to this and felt the need to share my experience with others who may understand my rut that I got myself into. I have had the news from my Doctor saying that my Liver is now struggling to keep up; I am a proessional with my own company and three children its been a really odd situation to get into over the last 5 years..
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Welcome AL2087. Your situation is not odd at all, just about each and every one of us ended up in a situation we didn't want to be in because of alcohol. Some of us had health problems, some lost our jobs/famliies, some of us did horrible things, etc. The commonality though is that we all decided to get better, and you can too. Have you decided to quit drinking? If so there is a wealth of support and information here to help you.
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Thanks for the time. Yes I have been sober for 2 days. My Doctor told me that my GT levels should be @ 86 for a healthy liver and it is now 147 which is too high... repairable however over time but my relationship with alcohol is not a good one he has told me..
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Originally Posted by al2087 
Thanks for the time. Yes I have been sober for 2 days. My Doctor told me that my GT levels should be @ 86 for a healthy liver and it is now 147 which is too high... repairable however over time but my relationship with alcohol is not a good one he has told me..
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Al2087, welcome to SR 
Now sounds like a perfect time to continue doing what you're doing; 2 days is an achievement that you should be proud of. You're in a good place to continue doing it too... lots of advice and support here. Soak it all up, rather than any more drink.
Good luck.
Now sounds like a perfect time to continue doing what you're doing; 2 days is an achievement that you should be proud of. You're in a good place to continue doing it too... lots of advice and support here. Soak it all up, rather than any more drink.
Good luck.
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Creeps up on you doesn't it, the life of a 'functioning' alcoholic?
Once it is proven to be affecting you physically it just seems all that much more real, there is great support and advice here good luck.
Once it is proven to be affecting you physically it just seems all that much more real, there is great support and advice here good luck.
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Lots of posts in the August class thread. One post I did said to Google avrt and look for the Rational Recovery site. Someone here suggested it and I found it helpful. Welcome aboard al2087. Keep coming back, it does help me to see I'm not an oddity and that others have the same struggle, from time to time, like I do. Not that I would wish it on any one else!!!
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Originally Posted by JumpnOn2
Lots of posts in the August class thread. One post I did said to Google avrt and look for the Rational Recovery site. Someone here suggested it and I found it helpful. Welcome aboard al2087. Keep coming back, it does help me to see I'm not an oddity and that others have the same struggle, from time to time, like I do. Not that I would wish it on any one else!!!
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Originally Posted by Dee74
hi and welcome al2087
I think many of us were generally astonished at the situation we found ourselves in.
You'll find a lot of support here
do you have a plan on how to stay sober?
D
I think many of us were generally astonished at the situation we found ourselves in.
You'll find a lot of support here
do you have a plan on how to stay sober?
D
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Originally Posted by ScottFromWI
That's great news that you caught the damage in time. Also great news that you've seen your doctor about it. Did he recommend any treatment or prescribe anything to help you during the intial withdrawals? The first week is pretty rough but its worth making it through.
I am on Citalopram 20mg it helps to stay calm and takes out the anxiety.
Drinking Soda and Lime it helps with the sugar whhc is part of the craving for alcohol give that a try for a while it has a bit of a bite. Yesterday slept all day still getting the sweats and the butterflies on day three still detoxing!!
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Originally Posted by al2087
Hi
I am on Citalopram 20mg it helps to stay calm and takes out the anxiety.
Drinking Soda and Lime it helps with the sugar whhc is part of the craving for alcohol give that a try for a while it has a bit of a bite. Yesterday slept all day still getting the sweats and the butterflies on day three still detoxing!!
I am on Citalopram 20mg it helps to stay calm and takes out the anxiety.
Drinking Soda and Lime it helps with the sugar whhc is part of the craving for alcohol give that a try for a while it has a bit of a bite. Yesterday slept all day still getting the sweats and the butterflies on day three still detoxing!!
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