Ive Been to detox 9 times in the last year just went for the 9th time and have 20 days today which is the longest I have ever been. Multiple health issues this time enlarged liver inflammation in my intestines swollen gall bladder and hernia in my stomach and pancreatitis these videos are an amazing help keep the good word flowing
You really conquered this disease and I've been following you for quite some time now. You are a pillar to my own sobriety. Thank you. I have 8 months under my belt and I always felt like it was impossible. I root for you. I just can't thank you enough.
That's so awesome Richard!!!! I am so happy for you!!!! Thank you for sharing that with me!!! 8 months is a long time!!!! You should be really proud of yourself! I know you are feeling better!!! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Sometimes I cry when I watch your videos. It's so sad to hear when kind people have experienced and are experiencing such terrible things. But at the same time your videos also encourage me not to give up and keep fighting. Thank you 🩵
For this subject there is no other channel even remotely like yours. You have a natural gift for honest communication that is very rare and you are sharing it with an inspiring level of clarity. You're creating a real legacy and it's going to help a lot of people for a very long time. Thank you.
I did hair for 15 years before being a stay at home mom. I could remember slamming a few glasses of wine before going to work, to get a buzz. But when it wore off, I hated the feeling and I couldn't wait to get home to drink. Every day I'd do that. The insanity cycle. Then after I had our son, I had a medical emergency (not due to alcohol) but I remember asking, if the medication I had to take, if I could drink with it. How insane....I had a newborn and was recovering and was more worried about drinking. I'm so soooo glad those chains are finally gone. You're not kidding, the things we'd do, to get that drink. I hope everyone on this channel gets the help they need. It's so much better on this side. God Bless, LD. Thank you again for your videos. See you Saturday!
Thank you for sharing this Jamie! Oh yeah, when that buzz wore off. The headache would come, the looking at the clock every 5 minutes to see if it changed because all you want to do is leave and drink...... SMH. I was there too. So glad that you broke free!!!! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤
@@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p thank you so much. These videos really help. Your stories about your son help so much too. Just know he's helping us and we're forever thankful.
Definitely if youre strung out on booze have a medical detox. I was placed on Ativan too. It was pretty wild. I was hallucinating and had a ton of IV tubes in me. This took a week. God bless everyone trying to get and stay sober.
Hey LD. Very good talk. As a nurse I promise there is no judgement when a patient is open and honest about their drinking habits. It is so important for us to help the patient bc most do not admit how much they drink. And yes you can die if a seizure. It is true. I’ve seen it bc the patient does not get help . Ty for this one. I hope there is less shame amongst the alcoholic person! Please don’t be ashamed! We want to help you. Hugs n blessings to you and the LD community 💚💚💚💚. Also. Yes depending on your condition you will be heavily sedated for your safety, bc DT’s makes one hallucinate, not knowing what they are doing. Ty!
Thank you mona!!!! I really appreciate you saying that! Hopefully someone out there who is trying to decide what to do will see this and make that leap of faith!!!! I really appreciate it! Hope you are having a great day!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rkyou’re welcome and Grufgin works somewhere they do but I’ve been working in this big city 1m population and do not agree. Possibly the ER? But Medical professionals are educated on this topic more and more bc it’s become such a huge issue . I’m a positive RN and don’t behave that way. 28 years. I became RN at 22. Worked Akcohol and drug units, ICU, Rehab, medical, oncology. So I don’t see it the way Grifen does 🤷♀️
It's so good that you're here and can share thoughts like these with the community!! I hope that those who are considering medical detox are your comment and feel reassured that there will be no judgment and that they're making a good decision. ❤❤❤
Yes one of my top 10 reasons I love not drinking, is not constantly worrying about about a cop behind me. I guessing my normal functioning level was over 2.0. So knowing you are legally drunk sucks. But at the same time knowing that's where your bac had to be for you to drive, and feel normal. Tolerance levels are real. All part of the physically dependent part of this horrific disease. Don't drink , don't ever start. Life is 10 times better sober. Thanks as always LD your honesty is so refreshing.
17:20 this is what I did. It’s a good point because when you initially get sober you want to push yourself to excersise and be crazy productive and when the day shows up when you do t have any motivation for that i had the thought to throw in the towel and drink(cause im eating bad food anyway).whatever you gotta do to stay sober though. On those days i would binge Netflix, but I wouldn’t drink. It’s ok to have bad days. Infact when you initially get sober it’s to be expected.
Exactly Adam! Some days, you just have to chill. I always would feel like, in not doing enough. I could be doing all kinds of stuff if I had my booze. It doesn't work that way. I would just sit around and drink. Thank you for sharing! God bless 😊😊😊
Thank you G for another great video. Being a binge drinker for 40 I escaped the terrible withdrawals you talk about. I would drink for 2 or 3 days straight, then off for 4. The last 3 years it turned into four days straight every week with a couple days off. Don't get me wrong I would have anxiety the next day but nothing like the sickness you describe. You have saved me from turning my binge drinking into an everyday thing. You are a blessing to me ❤️❤️❤️
So glad you were able to stop yourself from turning that into a daily habit!! I hope you're doing great. Do you drink at all now? Either way, I wish for you nothing but health and happiness ❤❤❤😊
Hey jersey girl! That's really good to hear! I'm glad that you didn't have to go through those. They are really bad and not fun to go through. I would have them so bad when I would try to quit. Hope you are having a great day! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤
Detox was rough for me. I had the classic symptoms like the sweats, shakes, anxiety, etc., but the hallucinations were what really bothered me the most. So scary!! I can't say enough how great it is to be sober now. Sometimes it's FOMO that keeps us under the influence because we feel like we're missing out in life by not drinking. The truth is, you're not missing anything at all! Booze or no booze, life goes on for all of us, and honestly we're much better off without it. Getting over that FOMO and not caring so much about what others think really helped me to remain sober. Sure, my circle of "friends" is a lot smaller than it used to be, but most of those people weren't true friends anyway, so that's just fine! Being sober has allowed me to appreciate the people in my life who actually matter; my real support system, and that includes this community right here! Thanks, and I hope to see you live on Saturday! ❤
Omg I so get this with the fomo...bc for me, it was connected to everything my friends and I did or accomplished!! Like you, I lost some of them. But I kept a STRONG handful. So glad we all have each other here as well!! I would consider this another wonderful fam. Hope you had a great week!! 😊❤
Man.... everything you said here is so true David! Life is so much better without it and you can remember everything. No one is mad at you and you can't remember why. No more broken promises because yoh are too hungover to go.... we are really lucky to have gotten away my friend. See you tomorrow brother! God bless😊😊😊😊
@@liverdisease-qb6rk dew point is at 80!!!! WTH 90 feels like 106. It’s “dangerous” to do any outside activities. I hate it So it’s “winter” here. lol Omgosh u are the only person who’s allowed to call me ma’am I feel ancient!!! 😮💨 lol
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, it helps so much. I was the same way with detox, I was in the hospital and remember nothing, probably a good thing.
Greetings from the U.K. Well I for one am pleased you’re still here. Thank you for your reply re.My EUS and chronic pancreatitis diagnosis the other day. I couldn’t find the thread. I am working extremely hard to quit. Down to 4 beers tonight. I’ll get there. As for benzodiazepines, I have been taking Valium for over 20 years (It was prescribed to me in the late 90’s for anxiety, when it was handed out like sweets (candy to you)). Getting off those will be a real challenge. On the occasions when I have been detoxed, Librium was the med typically used due to my tolerance to Valium (Diazepam in the U.K).
Hey there from the Uk! I'm so happy to hear that! It takes time.... sounds like you are getting there though. That's a good way to do it too. Tapering down works if you can do it. I just never had the self control to do that. I envy you for that. I have heard that about the Valium too. Getting off can be quite hard from what I understand. Thank you so much for being here and I am glad to hear you are doing well! God bless😊😊😊
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Thank you. Tapering is a challenge, but I believe I can do it. Keep up the good work; Your videos are inspirational, reassuring, but to the point. The most refreshing take on AUD that I’ve encountered. Obviously I don’t know the nuances of your condition, but my gut-instinct tells me that your future (Health and LD-wise) is going to be brighter and more positive than you may think. Adam
LD When I went into the hospital 3 1/2 weeks ago I was in so much pain until I didn’t tell them that I was fixing to go into withdrawal from acute alcoholism. I had drank two drinks around 2 am and that’s when I decided to drive myself to the hospital 🏥. I was just so extremely sick and in pure agony. I took a shower brushed my teeth and used mouthwash 3 times before I left. It was very difficult because I was so scared and alone. It worked. Thank you so much for your channel and your honesty! If it wasn’t for your positive influence and encouragement I’d have Never Ever even tried to go! Much Love and Respect Always, ~Cindy
Wow cindy! That's so nice of you to say! I'm so glad that you went and got the help that you needed. I stayed home and dealt with it so many times because I was way too scared to go. I'm so happy for you cindy! You are doing great! God bless❤❤❤❤
I started watching your videos because I have had an alcohol problem for around thirty years. I have never got to the point of drinking during the day but I know I am still addicted. I had a run of a few months when my son moved back home and I found out he was addicted to Cocaine. I was drinking more than ever. I was scared because I am 60, overweight and on HRT. These are all high risk factors for breast cancer. Then I had a mammogram and for the first time got a call-back. I had a melanoma two years ago and it felt like the same trajectory. I remember thinking that if I had cancer it was my own fault for drinking. Luckily it was benign and so I stopped drinking over a week ago. One thing you said that really helped was about dealing with cravings by telling yourself if I feel the same tomorrow I can have a drink, because I never drank in the day. I get the cravings in the evening, sometimes it's overwhelming but I'm lucky that I haven't got withdrawal symptoms apart from psychological ones. You are an inspiration 💪
I’m only 10 days in, and I suspect psychologically rather than physically dependent on alcohol. But enough for my husband to use the label “alcoholic” about me. Your warm, empathetic videos have been so helpful and I wish every good thing for you and for your family x
Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out Everywhere!❤ I sure didn’t know that there was outpatient alcohol detox! That’s super cool! People need all the options possible. Day 24!! LD I hope you know I couldn’t and most probably wouldn’t have gone for help if it hadn’t been for You.♥️ You’re a Good Leader!!💯 Take good care and have a Happy Friday! I’m literally praying 🙏 for Rain 🌧 and a cool front. It’s been so hot 🥵 in SC and many places really. Try to Stay as Frosty 🥶 as possible.😊☃️
Thank you cindy!!!! 24 days is so awesome!!! I know what you mean!!!! I want rain too! I have been outside working on my farm all day today. It's so dang hot outside right now! I am slap wore out from the heat!! We need rain!!!! 🌧 🌦 🌂
I started lion diet for healing. I had 2 brandys one night, like I'd done for a few years. I felt like crap the next day. I didn't realize how bad i felt every day until i started feeling better. It's been a couple of weeks now. I think about it but i like feeling well. You're right. It's worth it❤
Sorry you had to go through that L.D . I myself detoxed at home before I ended up in hospital, woke up there and didn't even know I hadn't drank in 4 days. So I'm not sure what it felt like I really don't remember
Oh wow paul! Man... that's so scary! Im so sorry that you went through that my friend. I'm so glad that you are ok now!!! Thank you for sharing that! God bless❤❤❤😊😊😊
Just found your channel and everything ypu talk about gout and liver disease i eat a good healthy diet and rarely drink so id like to think id avoid all that and i wish you the best i dont eat red meats only fish i much prefer this lifestyle its great alot of fruit and fish is a winner
I'm sorry you are going through this. What were your Hepatic Function Test numbers ie AST, ALT, etc before you were formally diagnosed with liver disease?
I’m an RN and just want to tell you that it is the bodies physical dependence on alcohol that is dangerous. Addiction is different. All alcoholics are addicted but not all are dependent. I agree with you that a doctor needs to be consulted cuz it can absolutely kill you. I worked in addiction and saw many many seizures. And the hallucinations were part of the detox not from the medication. It is very common. The cravings come from the addiction and cause many physical symptoms for months afterwards.
I never had a medical detox. I waited until I was almost dead before my family came and took me to the emergency. Yes.. I did go through withdrawals. But luckily I made it through the ordeal.
Sorry you went through that Sam. My family had to make me go too. I was in such bad shape when I finally went to the hospital. Glad to hear you are ok now my friend! God bless❤❤❤❤
My lovely coworker and friend struggles so much with binge drinking. He's been through so many things that could have been "rock bottom" yet He's still stuck in his cycle. He's getting so tired of history repeating itself, starting to say some scary things. We are all worried for him and about him, not sure what he needs to do to quit drinking for good.
I did an outpatient detox. They gave me an injection of phenobarbital and it immediately made me feel better. Phenobarbital is an amazing drug rather than Benzos. Its immediate and long lasting ! I dont knock anybodys recovery, though. There are waya you can discretely get help, just ask. I was in and out in 30 mins at the outpatient hopsital.
Hello... I've been watching for a few weeks now.... Thank you LD and thank you also to the kind and open community that you have gathered. :) Has anyone tried the medication that makes you nauseous if you drink alcohol while taking it? I am much, much too dependent on alcohol in the evenings. It has been a long, slow process, but it has become my cure-all for boredom, lonliness, etc. I haven't been able to stop even though I have started to see clear signs that my health is suffering. I've always been a hugely habitual person. I'm embarrassed by the truth of it, but I think that medication would help me transition out of this because I'm definitely stuck. I wish everyone a happy day tomorrow. :)
I need everyone’s help, I went to the hospital and my AST AND ALT were in the 200s They told me it was slightly elevated so I was prescribed librium, and AA meetings
Hey friend!! I'm so sorry for what you're going through, but I'm sending love and prayers your way!! Was this at your pcp? Maybe schedule a follow-up appointment and get more info/ start a game plan if you are worried and want more testing ❤❤❤
You are helping so many people by taking the time to make these videos but there are so many more who should be seeing them but won't because they are too far down in the dark hole of an alcohol use disorder. With everything you've been through from your drinking days to now, you would make an excellent one on one "coach" to help someone find the motivation to get help before its too late. If you would ever consider doing that please let me know because I know who you could start with.
Hey there! Thank you so much for saying that! I have thought about doing that at some point. I will definitely let you know. Thank you so much! God bless ❤❤❤😊😊😊
I'm thinking perhaps Versed? among others, is a benzodiazepine medication used for anesthesia and procedural sedation, and to treat severe agitation. It induces sleepiness, decreases anxiety, and causes anterograde amnesia.
From experience, Ativan is the choice for alcohol Withdrawal because it can be stacked and has a long half life. Meaning they can dose a lot in the beginning g and taper it without complications. So a normal Dose is 2 mg. But someone on the verge of dts Ativan can continually be dosed via IV, until they symptoms subside. Given what shape you were in I imagine they hit you with 20 mg in the front end, and slowly tapered you, or stacked if your symptoms weren’t alleviating. Either way they tapered you throughout the week. I have become an expert in this for all the wrong reasons.
I hope you're doing okay now! Seeing as you're here, I would imagine that you're pursuing sobriety, if not sober already? Either way, I'm sending strength, support, and love your way, friend!! Be well!! ❤
I'm not sure how much they gave me.... but I'm sure you are probably right. It was a lot! Thank you for sharing and I appreciate you being here! God bless❤❤❤❤
Bearing in mind you don't remember, believe me those family members remember it all, absolute awful traumatic memories watching my father go through detox, initially before they knocked him out he was racially abusive towards his doctor, called me and my brother dreadful names, thought the rescue helicopter taking off outside the ward window was a spaceship and to be fair was the absolute arsehole he was for 40 years of my and my dearest late Mums lifes
I'm so sorry yoh had to watch that. You are right. My family remember what happened. It was very upsetting to all of them to watch what happened. Thank you for sharing this. God bless😊😊😊
Thank you for your kind comments, sorry for the rant miraculously my Dad stopped drinking 18 months ago, admittedly he's a much better person, still entitled and quite ill but fortunately my brother and I have our Mums genes and are standing by him and making sure he's getting the best possible care. Hats off to you mate for your informative and honest vlogs, sounds like you are helping others and I respect you for that, sending strength and kindness across the miles from New Zealand
@@suetocker1914 It's a good thing to be able to get these things off of your chest! It's not easy going through the addiction with a family member. I had these issues, but so did my father. I know from living through it and seeing it that it changes a person's personality!! I hope that your father appreciates all that you and your mother have done for him, and I hope that you and your mother are doing okay. Sending you love and prayers from NY ❤️❤️❤️
Part of what you experienced is a combination of being so sick with elevated ammonia levels, liver failure and the meds. It’s hard for families and friends to watch.
I didn't know that you could have seizures days after stopping drinking! That's so scary...I definitely wonder sometimes how much of a risk I took with how I quit drinking. It sounds like the safest option is to be able to have your vitals monitored! I hope everyone has had a great week!! Happy FriYAY!! I have pizza on Friday nights now as my treat instead of a drink or 10. ❤❤❤
Hey Amanda! Yeah... it can happen. Scary stuff. Sounds like you are going to have yourself a nice Friday night!! Gosh, I miss pizza! I just can't eat it. The carbs and it hurts my stomach too bad. Enjoy your pizza Amanda!!! Have a great Friday pizza night! God bless❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk I got to share it last night! Haha One of my sculpture kids are moving, so we had a pizza party. I am so sorry, though, for all the pizza/cookie/snack talk. I will try to think of alternatives for you!! Is the sauce too much sugar? Do heavy meals like that still affect you now? It's easy to forget because of how you present yourself that you're still battling so many symptoms. Sending you love from NY, friend!!! ❤️❤️❤️😊
@@amandaflaherty7528 yeah. The sauce has too much sugar and I can't eat the bread in the pizza either. Not to mention, tomatoes don't agree with me any longer. They destroy my stomach now. Thank you Amanda!!! I really appreciate it!
@@liverdisease-qb6rk ahhhh yes, this all makes sense. I know you're a chef, but my sister works professionally in a kitchen as well, so if I can thing of any satisfying alternatives then I'll let you know!! Maybe a way to make a lower acid, lower sugar sauce? Basil is a miracle ingredient lol I'll let you know if I learn anything! There are so many flour alternatives as well. I'm sure there must be a lower glycemic index option. If we ever start up another platform, we should add a section for recipes for food sensitivities and liver friendly meals!!
I always knew that if I could get time away, I could stop and it took metal detox. However, I was in the hospital for a month and my varies had burst and I had lost a tremendous amount of blood and couldn’t move very well so they put me in a medical Because I had other things going on in the hospital, which is a really bad infection so that may have been why I was also in the coma since I woke up from I have not had a craving since and it gave me the time away that I needed and I haven’t gone back it’s been 10 years sometimes I feel like I cheated the system
I know about that Don’t touch it Kratom will end up being a new addiction promise u that. There is no easy way to get sober. Please don’t try that stuff
I have. That's stuff is very highly addictive. I would not use it. If it was me. I have had friends of mine that were really hooked. Thank you! God bless😊😊😊
Kratom is a thing that causes a tolerance so less is more. Find the smallest dose that is effective and don't take daily unless you have a chronic issue. Kratom works great for chronic pain.
Detox for me was not the standard. I remember just being very tired and pretty much slept through it, but had to work on strengthing my body from being bedbound for at least 4 days. Thank you, God! I was so blessed when I went through it. 😇🙏🤍
I always knew that if I could get time away, I could stop and it took metal detox. However, I was in the hospital for a month and my varies had burst and I had lost a tremendous amount of blood and couldn’t move very well so they put me in a medical Because I had other things going on in the hospital, which is a really bad infection so that may have been why I was also in the coma since I woke up from I have not had a craving since and it gave me the time away that I needed and I haven’t gone back it’s been 10 years sometimes I feel like I cheated the system
I always knew that if I could get time away, I could stop and it took metal detox. However, I was in the hospital for a month and my varies had burst and I had lost a tremendous amount of blood and couldn’t move very well so they put me in a medical Because I had other things going on in the hospital, which is a really bad infection so that may have been why I was also in the coma since I woke up from I have not had a craving since and it gave me the time away that I needed and I haven’t gone back it’s been 10 years sometimes I feel like I cheated the system
I always knew that if I could get time away, I could stop and it took metal detox. However, I was in the hospital for a month and my varies had burst and I had lost a tremendous amount of blood and couldn’t move very well so they put me in a medical Because I had other things going on in the hospital, which is a really bad infection so that may have been why I was also in the coma since I woke up from I have not had a craving since and it gave me the time away that I needed and I haven’t gone back it’s been 10 years sometimes I feel like I cheated the system
see you saturday LD, and all the rest of you fine people here. peace.
Awesome man!!!! See you then! Thank you! Have a great day! God bless😊😊
See you then 👍🏻
Peace ✌️ brother
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@@Kristen10-22 you bet! see you saturday.
Ive Been to detox 9 times in the last year just went for the 9th time and have 20 days today which is the longest I have ever been. Multiple health issues this time enlarged liver inflammation in my intestines swollen gall bladder and hernia in my stomach and pancreatitis these videos are an amazing help keep the good word flowing
You really conquered this disease and I've been following you for quite some time now. You are a pillar to my own sobriety. Thank you. I have 8 months under my belt and I always felt like it was impossible. I root for you. I just can't thank you enough.
Wow!! 8months way to go
That’s awesome!!!!
That's so awesome Richard!!!! I am so happy for you!!!! Thank you for sharing that with me!!! 8 months is a long time!!!! You should be really proud of yourself! I know you are feeling better!!! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Sometimes I cry when I watch your videos. It's so sad to hear when kind people have experienced and are experiencing such terrible things. But at the same time your videos also encourage me not to give up and keep fighting. Thank you 🩵
That's so nice of you to say!!! What a nice comment! Wishing you all the best!!! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rkYour welcome . It's the truth, you give us all a lot of strength here🌹💙sorry for the late reply .I'm not feeling well.
@@sparklefairy8715 I'm so sorry that you aren't feeling well. I hope you get to feeling better soon.
For this subject there is no other channel even remotely like yours. You have a natural gift for honest communication that is very rare and you are sharing it with an inspiring level of clarity. You're creating a real legacy and it's going to help a lot of people for a very long time. Thank you.
Doing God’s work 🤜🏼
Thank you my friend!!! God bless❤❤❤❤
I did hair for 15 years before being a stay at home mom. I could remember slamming a few glasses of wine before going to work, to get a buzz. But when it wore off, I hated the feeling and I couldn't wait to get home to drink. Every day I'd do that. The insanity cycle. Then after I had our son, I had a medical emergency (not due to alcohol) but I remember asking, if the medication I had to take, if I could drink with it. How insane....I had a newborn and was recovering and was more worried about drinking. I'm so soooo glad those chains are finally gone. You're not kidding, the things we'd do, to get that drink. I hope everyone on this channel gets the help they need. It's so much better on this side. God Bless, LD. Thank you again for your videos. See you Saturday!
Thank you for sharing this Jamie! Oh yeah, when that buzz wore off. The headache would come, the looking at the clock every 5 minutes to see if it changed because all you want to do is leave and drink...... SMH. I was there too. So glad that you broke free!!!! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤
Prayers for continued sobriety, Jamie!
@@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p thank you so much. These videos really help. Your stories about your son help so much too. Just know he's helping us and we're forever thankful.
Congratulations on your sobriety, Jamie!! What you described is exactly why I can't casually drink. Once I feel that buzz, I want it to stay. ❤❤❤
Definitely if youre strung out on booze have a medical detox. I was placed on Ativan too. It was pretty wild. I was hallucinating and had a ton of IV tubes in me. This took a week. God bless everyone trying to get and stay sober.
Wow! That’s Wonderful that you did it!! Thank you for sharing! I’m on Day 24 and you are an encouragement to me!!
It really does help you through it. Thank you my friend! God bless😊😊😊
@@CMoore853924 days!!!! Woohoo!!!!😊😊😊❤❤
You are so lucky to be alive. Hopefully these videos can stop somebody else going down that path. x
I really am. Thank you! God bless ❤❤❤
Hey LD. Very good talk. As a nurse I promise there is no judgement when a patient is open and honest about their drinking habits. It is so important for us to help the patient bc most do not admit how much they drink. And yes you can die if a seizure. It is true. I’ve seen it bc the patient does not get help . Ty for this one. I hope there is less shame amongst the alcoholic person! Please don’t be ashamed! We want to help you. Hugs n blessings to you and the LD community 💚💚💚💚. Also. Yes depending on your condition you will be heavily sedated for your safety, bc DT’s makes one hallucinate, not knowing what they are doing. Ty!
Thank you mona!!!! I really appreciate you saying that! Hopefully someone out there who is trying to decide what to do will see this and make that leap of faith!!!! I really appreciate it! Hope you are having a great day!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rkyou’re welcome and Grufgin works somewhere they do but I’ve been working in this big city 1m population and do not agree. Possibly the ER? But Medical professionals are educated on this topic more and more bc it’s become such a huge issue . I’m a positive RN and don’t behave that way. 28 years. I became RN at 22. Worked Akcohol and drug units, ICU, Rehab, medical, oncology. So I don’t see it the way Grifen does 🤷♀️
It's so good that you're here and can share thoughts like these with the community!! I hope that those who are considering medical detox are your comment and feel reassured that there will be no judgment and that they're making a good decision. ❤❤❤
Yes one of my top 10 reasons I love not drinking, is not constantly worrying about about a cop behind me. I guessing my normal functioning level was over 2.0. So knowing you are legally drunk sucks. But at the same time knowing that's where your bac had to be for you to drive, and feel normal. Tolerance levels are real. All part of the physically dependent part of this horrific disease. Don't drink , don't ever start. Life is 10 times better sober. Thanks as always LD your honesty is so refreshing.
Thank you so much Jim! I was right there with you. I'm sure my bac was right there, all the time too. Just to function. God bless❤❤❤😊😊
17:20 this is what I did. It’s a good point because when you initially get sober you want to push yourself to excersise and be crazy productive and when the day shows up when you do t have any motivation for that i had the thought to throw in the towel and drink(cause im eating bad food anyway).whatever you gotta do to stay sober though. On those days i would binge Netflix, but I wouldn’t drink. It’s ok to have bad days. Infact when you initially get sober it’s to be expected.
Exactly Adam! Some days, you just have to chill. I always would feel like, in not doing enough. I could be doing all kinds of stuff if I had my booze. It doesn't work that way. I would just sit around and drink. Thank you for sharing! God bless 😊😊😊
I don’t remember detox either - an entire week gone. I think Ativan really messes with your memory.
I love this, Adam!! And I couldn't agree more ❤❤❤
God bless you LD thank you for helping others including myself by making these videos. 🙏🏻
Thank you G for another great video. Being a binge drinker for 40 I escaped the terrible withdrawals you talk about. I would drink for 2 or 3 days straight, then off for 4. The last 3 years it turned into four days straight every week with a couple days off. Don't get me wrong I would have anxiety the next day but nothing like the sickness you describe. You have saved me from turning my binge drinking into an everyday thing. You are a blessing to me ❤️❤️❤️
Sending ❤
@@Kristen10-22 hey girl thanks? Glad your ok! ☺️
So glad you were able to stop yourself from turning that into a daily habit!! I hope you're doing great. Do you drink at all now? Either way, I wish for you nothing but health and happiness ❤❤❤😊
@@cheryldeanley2074 yeah I’m ok thanks 🙏🏻 ♥️🥰 just moody
Hey jersey girl! That's really good to hear! I'm glad that you didn't have to go through those. They are really bad and not fun to go through. I would have them so bad when I would try to quit. Hope you are having a great day! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤
Detox was rough for me. I had the classic symptoms like the sweats, shakes, anxiety, etc., but the hallucinations were what really bothered me the most. So scary!! I can't say enough how great it is to be sober now. Sometimes it's FOMO that keeps us under the influence because we feel like we're missing out in life by not drinking. The truth is, you're not missing anything at all! Booze or no booze, life goes on for all of us, and honestly we're much better off without it. Getting over that FOMO and not caring so much about what others think really helped me to remain sober. Sure, my circle of "friends" is a lot smaller than it used to be, but most of those people weren't true friends anyway, so that's just fine! Being sober has allowed me to appreciate the people in my life who actually matter; my real support system, and that includes this community right here! Thanks, and I hope to see you live on Saturday! ❤
Omg I so get this with the fomo...bc for me, it was connected to everything my friends and I did or accomplished!! Like you, I lost some of them. But I kept a STRONG handful. So glad we all have each other here as well!! I would consider this another wonderful fam. Hope you had a great week!! 😊❤
@@amandaflaherty7528 Absolutely! This is a really great community we have here! Have an awesome weekend, Amanda!
@@davidlafond8327 you, too!! 😁
Man.... everything you said here is so true David! Life is so much better without it and you can remember everything. No one is mad at you and you can't remember why. No more broken promises because yoh are too hungover to go.... we are really lucky to have gotten away my friend. See you tomorrow brother! God bless😊😊😊😊
Naltrexone has been a light switch for my wife. If you’re struggling, it’s a great medication to help break your alcohol cravings.
Jersey girl here. Whatever works for you. I started taking my antibuse. Is keeping me sober with these videos.
That's so awesome to hear! I did an interview about that a while back if you haven't seen it. Thank you for sharing! God bkess❤❤😊😊
Looking well LD ❤
Thank you ma'am!!!! Hope your day is going well! I'm sure it's hot! God bless❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk dew point is at 80!!!! WTH 90 feels like 106.
It’s “dangerous” to do any outside activities. I hate it
So it’s “winter” here. lol
Omgosh u are the only person who’s allowed to call me ma’am I feel ancient!!! 😮💨 lol
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, it helps so much. I was the same way with detox, I was in the hospital and remember nothing, probably a good thing.
You are so welcome my friend! I am so sorry that you went through that. It's very scary. Very scary. Thank you! God bless😊😊😊❤❤❤
You're very brave, one day at a time
❤ love the live .People to talk to.
I'm so happy to hear that!!!! Can't wait to see you there Valarie!!!! See you tomorrow! God bless❤❤❤❤
Greetings from the U.K.
Well I for one am pleased you’re still here. Thank you for your reply re.My EUS and chronic pancreatitis diagnosis the other day. I couldn’t find the thread.
I am working extremely hard to quit. Down to 4 beers tonight.
I’ll get there.
As for benzodiazepines, I have been taking Valium for over 20 years (It was prescribed to me in the late 90’s for anxiety, when it was handed out like sweets (candy to you)).
Getting off those will be a real challenge.
On the occasions when I have been detoxed, Librium was the med typically used due to my tolerance to Valium (Diazepam in the U.K).
I believe in you!! Obviously you want this and I believe that you'll get it!! Keep up the great work, friend!! ❤❤❤
Hey there from the Uk! I'm so happy to hear that! It takes time.... sounds like you are getting there though. That's a good way to do it too. Tapering down works if you can do it. I just never had the self control to do that. I envy you for that. I have heard that about the Valium too. Getting off can be quite hard from what I understand. Thank you so much for being here and I am glad to hear you are doing well! God bless😊😊😊
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Thank you. Tapering is a challenge, but I believe I can do it.
Keep up the good work; Your videos are inspirational, reassuring, but to the point. The most refreshing take on AUD that I’ve encountered.
Obviously I don’t know the nuances of your condition, but my gut-instinct tells me that your future (Health and LD-wise) is going to be brighter and more positive than you may think.
Adam
@@AdamRead-ot3df thank you so much Adam! I believe you can do it too my friend!!! God bless you 🙏
LD When I went into the hospital 3 1/2 weeks ago I was in so much pain until I didn’t tell them that I was fixing to go into withdrawal from acute alcoholism. I had drank two drinks around 2 am and that’s when I decided to drive myself to the hospital 🏥. I was just so extremely sick and in pure agony. I took a shower brushed my teeth and used mouthwash 3 times before I left. It was very difficult because I was so scared and alone. It worked. Thank you so much for your channel and your honesty! If it wasn’t for your positive influence and encouragement I’d have Never Ever even tried to go! Much Love and Respect Always, ~Cindy
Wow cindy! That's so nice of you to say! I'm so glad that you went and got the help that you needed. I stayed home and dealt with it so many times because I was way too scared to go. I'm so happy for you cindy! You are doing great! God bless❤❤❤❤
Great advice on breaking the chains! Can't wait for the live!
Thank you Angela!!!! Can't wait to see you there! God bless❤❤❤❤
Topo Chico mineral water in the glass bottle is a cold, refreshing treat.
I hear roosters in the background? Thanks for sharing your story. So great of you.
Yep. Those are roosters. We have a whole heapnof farm animals and the neighbors have chickens too! Thank you! God bless😊😊😊
I started watching your videos because I have had an alcohol problem for around thirty years. I have never got to the point of drinking during the day but I know I am still addicted. I had a run of a few months when my son moved back home and I found out he was addicted to Cocaine. I was drinking more than ever. I was scared because I am 60, overweight and on HRT. These are all high risk factors for breast cancer. Then I had a mammogram and for the first time got a call-back. I had a melanoma two years ago and it felt like the same trajectory. I remember thinking that if I had cancer it was my own fault for drinking. Luckily it was benign and so I stopped drinking over a week ago. One thing you said that really helped was about dealing with cravings by telling yourself if I feel the same tomorrow I can have a drink, because I never drank in the day. I get the cravings in the evening, sometimes it's overwhelming but I'm lucky that I haven't got withdrawal symptoms apart from psychological ones. You are an inspiration 💪
Love you LD
great videos
I’m only 10 days in, and I suspect psychologically rather than physically dependent on alcohol. But enough for my husband to use the label “alcoholic” about me. Your warm, empathetic videos have been so helpful and I wish every good thing for you and for your family x
You are an amazing human being. I’m sorry for what you and your family have been through. But I appreciate you sharing your stories with us.
Thank you so much for saying that my friend!!! It's my pleasure! God bless❤❤❤❤
Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out Everywhere!❤ I sure didn’t know that there was outpatient alcohol detox! That’s super cool! People need all the options possible. Day 24!! LD I hope you know I couldn’t and most probably wouldn’t have gone for help if it hadn’t been for You.♥️ You’re a Good Leader!!💯
Take good care and have a Happy Friday! I’m literally praying 🙏 for Rain 🌧 and a cool front. It’s been so hot 🥵 in SC and many places really. Try to Stay as Frosty 🥶 as possible.😊☃️
Thank you cindy!!!! 24 days is so awesome!!! I know what you mean!!!! I want rain too! I have been outside working on my farm all day today. It's so dang hot outside right now! I am slap wore out from the heat!! We need rain!!!! 🌧 🌦 🌂
I started lion diet for healing. I had 2 brandys one night, like I'd done for a few years. I felt like crap the next day. I didn't realize how bad i felt every day until i started feeling better.
It's been a couple of weeks now. I think about it but i like feeling well. You're right. It's worth it❤
Interesting story. In some way, this narrative could be applied to many addictions and then the summary narrative with terrific insights for others.
Inpatient is the way to go
Sorry you had to go through that L.D . I myself detoxed at home before I ended up in hospital, woke up there and didn't even know I hadn't drank in 4 days. So I'm not sure what it felt like I really don't remember
I hope you're doing better now!! Love and prayers for only the best for you from NY, friend!!
Oh wow paul! Man... that's so scary! Im so sorry that you went through that my friend. I'm so glad that you are ok now!!! Thank you for sharing that! God bless❤❤❤😊😊😊
Just found your channel and everything ypu talk about gout and liver disease i eat a good healthy diet and rarely drink so id like to think id avoid all that and i wish you the best i dont eat red meats only fish i much prefer this lifestyle its great alot of fruit and fish is a winner
That's awesome to hear Tom! Thank you so much for being here my friend!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk I wish you well
I'm sorry you are going through this.
What were your Hepatic Function Test numbers ie AST, ALT, etc before you were formally diagnosed with liver disease?
I’m an RN and just want to tell you that it is the bodies physical dependence on alcohol that is dangerous. Addiction is different. All alcoholics are addicted but not all are dependent. I agree with you that a doctor needs to be consulted cuz it can absolutely kill you. I worked in addiction and saw many many seizures.
And the hallucinations were part of the detox not from the medication. It is very common. The cravings come from the addiction and cause many physical symptoms for months afterwards.
I never had a medical detox. I waited until I was almost dead before my family came and took me to the emergency. Yes..
I did go through withdrawals. But luckily I made it through the ordeal.
Sorry you went through that Sam. My family had to make me go too. I was in such bad shape when I finally went to the hospital. Glad to hear you are ok now my friend! God bless❤❤❤❤
My lovely coworker and friend struggles so much with binge drinking. He's been through so many things that could have been "rock bottom" yet He's still stuck in his cycle. He's getting so tired of history repeating itself, starting to say some scary things. We are all worried for him and about him, not sure what he needs to do to quit drinking for good.
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I did an outpatient detox. They gave me an injection of phenobarbital and it immediately made me feel better. Phenobarbital is an amazing drug rather than Benzos. Its immediate and long lasting ! I dont knock anybodys recovery, though. There are waya you can discretely get help, just ask. I was in and out in 30 mins at the outpatient hopsital.
Hello... I've been watching for a few weeks now.... Thank you LD and thank you also to the kind and open community that you have gathered. :) Has anyone tried the medication that makes you nauseous if you drink alcohol while taking it? I am much, much too dependent on alcohol in the evenings. It has been a long, slow process, but it has become my cure-all for boredom, lonliness, etc. I haven't been able to stop even though I have started to see clear signs that my health is suffering. I've always been a hugely habitual person. I'm embarrassed by the truth of it, but I think that medication would help me transition out of this because I'm definitely stuck. I wish everyone a happy day tomorrow. :)
I need everyone’s help, I went to the hospital and my AST AND ALT were in the 200s They told me it was slightly elevated so I was prescribed librium, and AA meetings
Hey friend!! I'm so sorry for what you're going through, but I'm sending love and prayers your way!! Was this at your pcp? Maybe schedule a follow-up appointment and get more info/ start a game plan if you are worried and want more testing ❤❤❤
What can we do for you my friend? I'm sorry that you are going through this right now. Let me know what I can do to help. Thank you! God bless😊😊😊
You are helping so many people by taking the time to make these videos but there are so many more who should be seeing them but won't because they are too far down in the dark hole of an alcohol use disorder. With everything you've been through from your drinking days to now, you would make an excellent one on one "coach" to help someone find the motivation to get help before its too late. If you would ever consider doing that please let me know because I know who you could start with.
Hey there! Thank you so much for saying that! I have thought about doing that at some point. I will definitely let you know. Thank you so much! God bless ❤❤❤😊😊😊
Benzos hit the same receptors that alcohol does
All benzos are the same
I wonder if you weren’t on Librium as well.
That’s def for a safe detox.
I'm not sure Kristen. I know that I was out of it! I had no idea what was going on. Like... none at all.
@@liverdisease-qb6rk they snowed you
@@liverdisease-qb6rkI do I bet… we had a phrase we’d use
“Narc ‘em & park em”
I'm thinking perhaps Versed?
among others, is a benzodiazepine medication used for anesthesia and procedural sedation, and to treat severe agitation. It induces sleepiness, decreases anxiety, and causes anterograde amnesia.
I know someome recently who was 34 she died on day 3 from seizures
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From experience, Ativan is the choice for alcohol
Withdrawal because it can be stacked and has a long half life. Meaning they can dose a lot in the beginning g and taper it without complications. So a normal
Dose is 2 mg. But someone on the verge of dts Ativan can continually be dosed via IV, until they symptoms subside. Given what shape you were in I imagine they hit you with 20 mg in the front end, and slowly tapered you, or stacked if your symptoms weren’t alleviating. Either way they tapered you throughout the week. I have become an expert in this for all the wrong reasons.
I hope you're doing okay now! Seeing as you're here, I would imagine that you're pursuing sobriety, if not sober already? Either way, I'm sending strength, support, and love your way, friend!! Be well!! ❤
@@amandaflaherty7528 yes I am sober for 2 years. Thank you for your kind words friend. Much love!
@@lawschoolpro mich love right back to you!! 💞
I'm not sure how much they gave me.... but I'm sure you are probably right. It was a lot! Thank you for sharing and I appreciate you being here! God bless❤❤❤❤
Bearing in mind you don't remember, believe me those family members remember it all, absolute awful traumatic memories watching my father go through detox, initially before they knocked him out he was racially abusive towards his doctor, called me and my brother dreadful names, thought the rescue helicopter taking off outside the ward window was a spaceship and to be fair was the absolute arsehole he was for 40 years of my and my dearest late Mums lifes
I am so sorry for all that you've been through with your dad! I hope you're doing okay now ❤
I'm so sorry yoh had to watch that. You are right. My family remember what happened. It was very upsetting to all of them to watch what happened. Thank you for sharing this. God bless😊😊😊
Thank you for your kind comments, sorry for the rant miraculously my Dad stopped drinking 18 months ago, admittedly he's a much better person, still entitled and quite ill but fortunately my brother and I have our Mums genes and are standing by him and making sure he's getting the best possible care.
Hats off to you mate for your informative and honest vlogs, sounds like you are helping others and I respect you for that, sending strength and kindness across the miles from New Zealand
@@suetocker1914 It's a good thing to be able to get these things off of your chest! It's not easy going through the addiction with a family member. I had these issues, but so did my father. I know from living through it and seeing it that it changes a person's personality!! I hope that your father appreciates all that you and your mother have done for him, and I hope that you and your mother are doing okay. Sending you love and prayers from NY ❤️❤️❤️
Have you experienced hallucinations? (So and so person I know) Has experience hallucinations from having liver disease.
I have unfortunately. It's not fun to go through. Thank you for being here! God bless😊😊😊
@@liverdisease-qb6rk God bless you too. 😌
Are your liver enzymes still elevated? Both ALT and AST?
Yes. They are. Not very bad though. I do not remember what they are though. Thank you! God bless 😊😊😊
Part of what you experienced is a combination of being so sick with elevated ammonia levels, liver failure and the meds. It’s hard for families and friends to watch.
Oh... it was. They put me on lactulose. Thank you! God bless ❤❤❤❤
I didn't know that you could have seizures days after stopping drinking! That's so scary...I definitely wonder sometimes how much of a risk I took with how I quit drinking. It sounds like the safest option is to be able to have your vitals monitored! I hope everyone has had a great week!! Happy FriYAY!! I have pizza on Friday nights now as my treat instead of a drink or 10. ❤❤❤
Hey Amanda! Yeah... it can happen. Scary stuff. Sounds like you are going to have yourself a nice Friday night!! Gosh, I miss pizza! I just can't eat it. The carbs and it hurts my stomach too bad. Enjoy your pizza Amanda!!! Have a great Friday pizza night! God bless❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk I got to share it last night! Haha
One of my sculpture kids are moving, so we had a pizza party. I am so sorry, though, for all the pizza/cookie/snack talk. I will try to think of alternatives for you!! Is the sauce too much sugar? Do heavy meals like that still affect you now? It's easy to forget because of how you present yourself that you're still battling so many symptoms. Sending you love from NY, friend!!! ❤️❤️❤️😊
@@amandaflaherty7528 yeah. The sauce has too much sugar and I can't eat the bread in the pizza either. Not to mention, tomatoes don't agree with me any longer. They destroy my stomach now. Thank you Amanda!!! I really appreciate it!
@@liverdisease-qb6rk ahhhh yes, this all makes sense. I know you're a chef, but my sister works professionally in a kitchen as well, so if I can thing of any satisfying alternatives then I'll let you know!! Maybe a way to make a lower acid, lower sugar sauce? Basil is a miracle ingredient lol I'll let you know if I learn anything! There are so many flour alternatives as well. I'm sure there must be a lower glycemic index option. If we ever start up another platform, we should add a section for recipes for food sensitivities and liver friendly meals!!
@amandaflaherty7528 that's a great idea Amanda!!!! Will do for sure!!! Thank you!
I always knew that if I could get time away, I could stop and it took metal detox. However, I was in the hospital for a month and my varies had burst and I had lost a tremendous amount of blood and couldn’t move very well so they put me in a medical Because I had other things going on in the hospital, which is a really bad infection so that may have been why I was also in the coma since I woke up from I have not had a craving since and it gave me the time away that I needed and I haven’t gone back it’s been 10 years sometimes I feel like I cheated the system
Will your liver ever heal now that your lifestyle and diet has changed?
Pretty cool
Thank-you my friend! God bless😊😊😊
did you ever feel pain or pressure in your liver area?
I have only felt pain in my liver area by taking a supplment and advil on an empty stomach ED
I absolutely have. I used to have pain in ly liver almost every day and it was very hard and swollen too. Thank you for watching! God bless😊😊
Some of your hospital symptoms sound like DT’s.
Benzos definitely take memories.
What part of the United States are you from? ....
Have you ever heard of anyone using Kratom to quit?
I know about that
Don’t touch it
Kratom will end up being a new addiction promise u that.
There is no easy way to get sober.
Please don’t try that stuff
I have. That's stuff is very highly addictive. I would not use it. If it was me. I have had friends of mine that were really hooked. Thank you! God bless😊😊😊
Kratom is a thing that causes a tolerance so less is more. Find the smallest dose that is effective and don't take daily unless you have a chronic issue. Kratom works great for chronic pain.
Detox for me was not the standard. I remember just being very tired and pretty much slept through it, but had to work on strengthing my body from being bedbound for at least 4 days. Thank you, God! I was so blessed when I went through it. 😇🙏🤍
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I always knew that if I could get time away, I could stop and it took metal detox. However, I was in the hospital for a month and my varies had burst and I had lost a tremendous amount of blood and couldn’t move very well so they put me in a medical Because I had other things going on in the hospital, which is a really bad infection so that may have been why I was also in the coma since I woke up from I have not had a craving since and it gave me the time away that I needed and I haven’t gone back it’s been 10 years sometimes I feel like I cheated the system
I always knew that if I could get time away, I could stop and it took metal detox. However, I was in the hospital for a month and my varies had burst and I had lost a tremendous amount of blood and couldn’t move very well so they put me in a medical Because I had other things going on in the hospital, which is a really bad infection so that may have been why I was also in the coma since I woke up from I have not had a craving since and it gave me the time away that I needed and I haven’t gone back it’s been 10 years sometimes I feel like I cheated the system
I always knew that if I could get time away, I could stop and it took metal detox. However, I was in the hospital for a month and my varies had burst and I had lost a tremendous amount of blood and couldn’t move very well so they put me in a medical Because I had other things going on in the hospital, which is a really bad infection so that may have been why I was also in the coma since I woke up from I have not had a craving since and it gave me the time away that I needed and I haven’t gone back it’s been 10 years sometimes I feel like I cheated the system