Posted by Kath on August 15, 2000, at 8:16:46
In reply to Re: Problems with Alcohol -- Reasons to Stop, posted by FredPotter on August 14, 2000, at 22:59:44
Hi Lisa - Just wanted to let you know that my thoughts are with you. Would be glad to hear how it's going.
Warm thoughts, Kath
Lisa I stopped drinking when my liver enzymes showed some damage. The Dr also found I was diabetic. So my self-medication had to stop. The first week was hard, particularly as if ever I needed a drink it was THEN. The state of my liver was making me feel ill, anxious and depressed, I believe. Did I say anxious? That doesn't quite describe it. But after 3 weeks I discovered an inner strength. My life seemed worth living again. I wasn't nearly so anxious and my interests returned. I found in the past that I needed to drink in order to get enthusiastic about anything. And now I have all this energy, and I'm thinner.
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> I've now become a very light drinker of wine. It's not a generally good idea but thankfully I seem to have managed it. However, if I have more than 3 glasses (small pub glasses) I feel groggy later. Basically, and I never thought I would say it, I enjoy feeling sober. I never used to lose control so I didn't know if or when I would stop drinking, but it was just too regular. My liver seems to tell me now that it doesn't like more than the odd glass.
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> I have found a substitute however. I've found that if I drink kava regularly I can learn to feel its effects. And it's not a feeling of drunkenness. Perhaps someone will tell me that's not a good idea.
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> Anyway, just a few thoughts. I should think anyone can give up if I can. I never thought I could do it, but there are great compensations waiting for you. All the best Lisa
> Fred
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