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Signs of liver damage?
by Darla S, Jan 11, 2000 12:00AM
Can you tell me of any visible signs of having liver damage as a result of years of overuse of Tylenol-based meds? I cannot go to my physician with this question, he is too close to my family which has no clue of my problem. I think the shame and guilt feed the addiction. I know you will advise that my family will be supportive , but I've seen first hand that they have no tolerance for drug use in anybody, especially one in the family who was brave enough to step forward and ask for help. She was immediately "branded" and literally dismissed. Of course, she was hooked on needle dope, which is a little different , but we are still in need of help. I have thought of just "disappearing" to go on a short vacation and seek some treatment anonymously, I have no insurance, and wouldnt know where to begin. Can you help?
THank you for such an informative website.
THank you for such an informative website.
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It'll be too easy to start up again if you quit on your own. Believe me, I've done it before many times.
If they reject you because you owned up to your addiction it's they that have a problem - not you.
I recently told my wife about by codiene addiction. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. With her support hopefully I can quit for good this time.
Good luck!
There are alot of people who do not believe in NA or AA for lots of reasons... I am neutral on this aince there are many paths to healing in my opinion.
Do a net search on Smart Recovery and Rational Recovery which are each trademarked names for their philosophies on arresting addictions. But you can't just read the web site and think you're going to get better... you have to get involved in a recovery lifestyle and mindset of some sort. We all know of people who did it on their own and one thing sticks out in my mind from speaking to them.. they attribute it to God. A strong and consistent application of sprituality and personal spiritual development are the answer for many. I got a documentary video at the library once.. I think it was City of Hope or City of Love... it was about a woman missionary from England who went to China and worked in the streets for years with addicts... she got them into a faith belief system which they had not had before.. the success rate was pretty amazing. Regardless of the methods used one thing is clear, you have to make lifestyle changes to go along with your new mental or spiritual philosophies. I hope this helps a litte. Good luck.
2 1/2 years sober and no desire to go back to where I was before.
of the liver in the last stage before transplant
husband is on the list for one year.