I have some bad news
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Jeff,
I am so sorry you have this worry about your health. I pray that maybe it will be more manageable than you think at this point. Sometimes diagnoses can be off the mark the first time around. Try not to worry too much. Often these things can work out better than we imagine at first. Who knows what kind of treatment regimens may come along, and a positive attitude will do you well in every case.
You have been such a strong, steadfast support to so many here.. we want to be here for you too.
You aren't alone.. I drank damagingly and excessively in my late 40s into 50s and now have several potentially very serious health problems that I would not be a bit surprised were precipitated by drinking so much. But all I can do now is move ahead, continuing to live well and embracing this healthier more meaningful life.
It sounds like you've created a wonderful one for yourself, and I have seen the positive impact you've had on so many people here.
I know it's a blow. I pray you can find some peace of mind and optimism about it. We are thinking of you and here for you. Take care of yourself and try to be positive!
All the best.
I am so sorry you have this worry about your health. I pray that maybe it will be more manageable than you think at this point. Sometimes diagnoses can be off the mark the first time around. Try not to worry too much. Often these things can work out better than we imagine at first. Who knows what kind of treatment regimens may come along, and a positive attitude will do you well in every case.
You have been such a strong, steadfast support to so many here.. we want to be here for you too.
You aren't alone.. I drank damagingly and excessively in my late 40s into 50s and now have several potentially very serious health problems that I would not be a bit surprised were precipitated by drinking so much. But all I can do now is move ahead, continuing to live well and embracing this healthier more meaningful life.
It sounds like you've created a wonderful one for yourself, and I have seen the positive impact you've had on so many people here.
I know it's a blow. I pray you can find some peace of mind and optimism about it. We are thinking of you and here for you. Take care of yourself and try to be positive!
All the best.
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I'm glad you shared that with us, Jeff. Obviously I will join in with the others wishing you well with your health. But to that I'll add that very few people have their lives go exactly as they'd hoped. Certainly I have some circumstances that I wish were different but I have to play the hand I was dealt like we all do. That said, there's a kind of freedom in looking at the truth and not turning away. It looks like that's what you're doing and I think it's for the best.
Well, I'm always the optimist! So for starters you've already taken the first step towards saving your life- you stopped drinking. So at least you're not making it worse. So long as you take care of yourself and follow doctor's advice you give yourself every chance! As Scott points out, medical science continues to advance so it seems like you'll have options.
Hang in there!
Well, I'm always the optimist! So for starters you've already taken the first step towards saving your life- you stopped drinking. So at least you're not making it worse. So long as you take care of yourself and follow doctor's advice you give yourself every chance! As Scott points out, medical science continues to advance so it seems like you'll have options.
Hang in there!
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