HighSpirit

Thanks all, even just reading some of these stories have already given me encouragement.

My story.

I knew my drinking was getting out of control. I knew years ago. 1 bottle a week had slowly become 1 bottle every 2 days with a pint of cider chaser throw in for good measure. I've begun to lose coherance, forgetful. My skin itches with red blothes, I'm hypertensive, I'm moody and do not want to socialise. My doctor sent me for various tests including liver function...

My GGT level is 360... She told me to stop drinking. FULL STOP. So here I am. I'm not quite sure how I've managed to hold down my job to be honest. I suppose admitting to my doctor that I'm a heavy drinker is a start.

I tried to go cold turkey a few times. This worked when quitting the fags 5 years ago but this if a different beast. This beast also took my brother and he passed a few years ago with liver failure, aged 41. I'm 35.

My 2 kids need me so that's it. I have had my last drink. I'm now 2 days sober

My question is, how high is 360? Honestly?

HeadLump

Welcome from soggy Dorset, HighSpirit and congratulations on taking a very positive step and joining us. You'll find lots of support, wisdom and humanity here

I'm afraid I don't know anything about GGT levels, but I'm confident that someone who does will be along very shortly

HighSpirit

Hi Headlump,

Thanks for your kind messages.

London is not much better although I really feel for some of you down there, been hit really bad with these floods.

HeadLump

It's certainly given us a chance to exercise our wellies! but I think some others have had it much worse.

least

I don't know anything about blood test results but want to welcome you to SR! I hope the support you'll find here can help you stop drinking for good.

KateL

Welcome High Spirit, Good decision xxxxx

instant

welcome- it's a stressful time

360 sound high enough for your Doctor- the advice is solid

getting sober is not easy but worth the trouble- I have not looked back

Anna

Welcome, and do follow your doctor's advice.

Dee74

Welcome High Spirit

if it's high enough for your Dr to tell you to STOP DRINKING FULL STOP RIGHT NOW, it's high

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Hevyn

You can do it HighSpirit! Congratulations on your two days sober.

Being here will really help - we all understand what you're going through, like no one else can. It's going to be wonderful to be free of it - you never have to go back to that awful life. Glad you are here.

2muchpain

Welcome to SR HighSpirit. You'll find lots of support here. I'd suggest you check in here at least once a day, and let people know how you are doing.

LonelyShadow

You've made good decisions both in going to the doctor and deciding to stop, so good job, and good job on 2 days sober too! I'm rooting for ya, hang in there it gets SO much better

HighSpirit

So I've just woken on day 3. Last night was hard, I had to look after my kids and the stress levels got high. They are 7 girl & 12 boy. To top that, despite knowing my predicament, my ex left 2 bottles of vodka out on the side...

I admit to smelling it but, for the first time ever I did not like the smell. It wreaked of poison. So I tipped it all away

That'll learn her.

Morning of day 3. Wish my doc had prescribed some meds for my mood. Restless and feel low although knowing I'm about to start a new life lifts me. It's a tiny light at the end there, only the size of a pin hole right now but that's larger than yesterday.

Thanks again all for your encouragement. Today will be another sober day.

Dee74

Feel free to check out the 'Class of February' support thread and jump aboard, HighSpirit

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...art-2-a-6.html

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