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Posted 10/23/2013 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone. I am fairly new here, but have posted a few times regarding my recently dignosed Hep C. Seems I had an acute infection as my liver enzymes went from 2000 to 50 very quickly, but still awaiting Biopsy. I took this good news and went back to my old ways. Drinking at least 3 times a week. I have started feeling pain again in my liver, and while I wait to see the liver specialist, im drinking to help deal with the anxiety i am feeling. How ironic. I realized I need help and I'm done with this. I am telling my family I need help to stop doing this. The pain i'm feeling, what does this mean? Does this mean i may be elevating my enzymes or maybe that the damage from the initial infection was severe and damage is obvious? I see the specialist on the 5th of November.
Posted 10/23/2013 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
It often takes more than one attempt to quit drinking. Your specialist can answer more of your questions on the 5th of November.. You have to quit. Go to AA and hang around sober people that care about you.

Sandia
Posted 10/23/2013 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah,I really do. Its taken a long time to realize that. Thanks for the advice. I'll take it. My brother in law goes to AA. Going to start going with him. Went once and didnt go back.
Posted 10/24/2013 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
You may have better results in detox center. Of course nothing is gonna stop you from drinking if you want to. Anxiety will always be there regardless of medical condition or not. Not trying to be harsh but excuses for drinking aren't accepted when you're trying to get a transplant. Shoving your head in a bottle may be easier at first than dealing with stress but it doesn't work so well with sick livers. Y ou have no idea what stress or pain is yet. You must deal with your addiction seriously as though your life depends on it, and by the way it does. I appreciate the fact your wanting to change but wanting and doing are two different things. Get in a program and do what you need to do.


Ziff

Post Edited By Moderator (hep93) : 10/23/2013 7:35:02 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/24/2013 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah. I do hear you Ziffle. I guess we'll see what the next few weeks have in store. I have quit before, But with my family knowing, it would be much more difficult to go back. if that doesnt work, then treatment.
Posted 10/24/2013 1:54 AM (GMT 0)
Liz, you may well need detox before going to AA. I tapered down on beer for about 6 mos. before going to AA...never needed detox. Only you know how bad your alcoholism is. Do you have bad withdrawals or temptations? Are you REALLY ready to stop? Will you do anything possible to make that happen? If so, you may be able to do it on your own, with the help of AA. If not, you will not make it without help of some kind. I have never known of someone to make it sober for a year. You need the Power of God and a complete change of lifestyle. Please remember that.

The pain is undoubtedly caused by pain from your alcoholic liver disease caused by your continued use of alcohol.

Hugs,
Connie
Posted 10/24/2013 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
I dont have withdrawals no, and I can say no. Liquor has stayed untouched in my fridge for days. Its just that I still like to party with friends, etc. I think I can free my self of this by distancing myself from those people.
Posted 10/24/2013 2:01 AM (GMT 0)
If you can say no - then do it now!
Posted 10/24/2013 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
Then change your playmates and playgrounds.

I've been sober for 27 yrs. continuously as of the 1st of Aug.

Hugs,
Connie
Posted 10/24/2013 8:03 AM (GMT 0)
You need to build yourself a group of people who are supportive. AA has that group of people there. If you need to go to treatment get there. Glad you're posting. Hang in there. Get that stuff out of your house.. out of your life.. and out of your mind along with the people who like it so well.


Sandia
Posted 10/24/2013 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
Why are you leaving alcohol in your fridge? This, and the statement about wanting to party with friends, tells me that you've not made up your mind for total abstinence.

You may not be there quite yet, but would it help if I gave you a rundown on what to expect in End Stage Liver Disease (ESLD)?
Posted 10/24/2013 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
I hope you listen to everyone who has posted here. They have lived this, and if you read through the posts you will see how bad this can be. If you stop early enough you can prevent this.
Posted 10/25/2013 12:12 PM (GMT 0)
Please keep us posted, we're also here when you trip and fall, so be honest about yourself (either way) so we can help you as best we can, because we really do care :)


Hugs,
Posted 11/3/2013 12:40 PM (GMT 0)

Lizardd said...
I dont have withdrawals no, and I can say no. Liquor has stayed untouched in my fridge for days. Its just that I still like to party with friends, etc. I think I can free my self of this by distancing myself from those people.

Hi Lizardd, I am in recovery for 29 years and I think the hardest part was making new friends to socialize with, I was 26 when I stopped drinking, not for health reasons, but because my addiction had brought me to my knees. What I found for myself, was that the people I thought were friends were really just drinking "buddies". Going to AA helped to fill that gap, I met a lot of people my own age and in time was able dance, "party" and have fun without alcohol.
I don't know if this is your situation but if you think about it, with the consequences of your use of alcohol so devastating, having a hard time staying away from it when you are out with your friends, may be an indication of alcohol problem. Going to a program may help you understand that better. All the best to you.
Posted 11/6/2013 5:03 AM (GMT 0)
Liz,

 

If you have Hep C and are drinking, you will die, plane and simple. You must stop drinking and smoking right away. It's like putting gasoline on a fire

You must restrain yourself from a toxic environment and get rid of all the negative people around you.

 

Good Luck

Posted 11/7/2013 2:25 AM (GMT 0)
How did your appointment go yesterday Liz?? thinking about you..

Sandia
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