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How do I know if it's too late for me?

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terry00689
terry00689

I cannot stop and have pain under my right rib.

Also am a 54 year old woman .Had 3 years sobriety and want to get sober but i am afraid j cannot

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  • sadie_dee70150
    sadie_dee70150 terry00689

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    Terry I was so ashamed for years but I went to my doctor & got it out last week. It is empowering not straight away but in the days that followed. I didn't feel judged. I'm going back on Monday & I'm going to ask for a blood test. I'm terrified I may have caused damage but I need to find out. Please go to the doctor. XXX

  • terry00689
    terry00689

    Posted

    I appreciate the responses. I will have to get honest about it and ask for help. You are. Right I am still breathing so maybe there is hope yet. Thanks
    • ADEfree
      ADEfree terry00689

      Posted

      Terry, have a look at this as well. If you can't seem to get to a healthy place about alcohol quickly, you can do it the way I did, which worked quite well:

      https://patient.info/health/sinclair-method-for-alcohol-use-disorder

      Abstinence, if you prefer it, comes at the end of the process. The point is that it puts you in a place where you're free to choose and that's exactly what it sounds like (in my experience). It quiets the part of the brain that hounds you to drink, so you can think rationally about whether you want to drink like a "normal person" or if you'd rather be done with it.

  • sharon7979
    sharon7979 terry00689

    Posted

    Read a great self help book today, free download ''alcohol lied to me''. Its an amazing book and i would be amazed if it didnt help most people as long as you read the whole thing. I read it all today and i am so glad i did. Either way def go and see your gp and talk openly with them. Its a step forward

    • Nat666
      Nat666 sharon7979

      Posted

      I am going to read this book Sharon.I love this site as we learn something new from each other everyday Thanks lovely x
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