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Triglyceride levels are at 840
I am a 6' tall male. My weight is 86 Kgs. I was almost a regular drinker (for the last 3 years) atleast 3 packs min. and 8-10 packs maximum. Now I am having my Triglyceride levels to 840. I have madeup my mind to quit alcohol want your guidance. I am walking atleast 7kms a day. (Also note that the day before my test I had taken 8 packs of alcohol and next morning this test was carried out).
Hi Just wanted to say i thought that was a great post!! I'm an alcoholic myself and although I'm not the daily drinker type of alcoholic... I'm definitely the once I start I can't stop type.
Good advice.
I especially like the wake up in the morning feeling refreshed... and learning to feel grateful for a good nights sleep.
Good advice.
I especially like the wake up in the morning feeling refreshed... and learning to feel grateful for a good nights sleep.
Your liver tests will almost always be "off" if you drink in close proximity to the test. You need to start getting accurate readings so that you can figure out how to fix this problem. I would get re-tested after 30 days of sobriety. If you've done damage, it won't be fixed yet, but you'll get a more accurate reading about where you stand today.
For what it's worth, the liver is one of the most regenerative organs in the body if you do not push it too far (ie: cirrhosis). But once you do, there' s no turning back. As for quitting, Westguy has some excellent suggestions.
For what it's worth, the liver is one of the most regenerative organs in the body if you do not push it too far (ie: cirrhosis). But once you do, there' s no turning back. As for quitting, Westguy has some excellent suggestions.
my triglycerides were 1100 the last time i checked so they took me off abilify i am back taking geodon for schizophrenia :)
Congratulations on taking the first step to quitting. There's plenty of things you can do to start out on getting better. It would help if you told us how much you drink and for how long. There can be serious withdrawl symptoms if you shock your body too much and try to quit all at once. You should really check with a doctor and talk this over with him / her. They can help guide you better and interpret what your triglyceride levels mean and how to manage them. Here are some basic ideas for you. I don't know what the health services are like in India so some of these might not fit exactly but I'll try my best.
1. Find a doctor and get yourself checked out physically to see how your body is doing. Share your concerns with the doctor and discuss any possible withdrawl dangers he/she can advise you on. They can also refer you to support groups and or / counseling services in your area.
2. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is probably a good place to start and there are meetings all over the place. I assume there is AA in india or something similar to it.. A little depression counseling doesn't hurt either. If you're having trouble stopping on your own then you need to start treating the addiction right away and a support group like AA would be a fantastic place to start.
3. Open your telephone directory book. In America we have a large telephone book and the first or last few pages are usually government services or support phone lines. There's usually toll free support line numbers there. Suicide line, depression line, etc... Speaking from personal experience some of the operators on those lines are very capable and can also refer you to support and or counseling groups in your area including AA. I've had some good talks with the operator on the depression lines. If you don't have a phone book then just google "Depression hotline" or "Alcohol support" and your city and look at the results. For example, Google: "Alcohol Support in ahmedabad" or "Support groups in ahmedabad" and see what you can find.
4. From my own experience I've found that adjusting your sleep schedule so that you get a decent, full nights sleep each night is very helpful. Sleep rejuvinates the body and the mind. Life always seems a lot worse if you're exhausted all day. Try to get at LEAST 7 hours of sleep every night. Although 8 would be better. Try to keep a regular, normal sleep schedule and get your body into a rhythm.
5. I've found that a little exercise helps as well. You don't need to get crazy, just do a little bit. Do some stretching in the morning or before you go to bed, Maybe go for a walk in the morning or at night. When you feel better maybe take a few classes or join a gym. Exercise helps everything.
6. Remember a time when you drank too much even for you. Remember the bad feelings, bad things that happened, and most importantly remember how awful you felt when you woke up the next day (probably late) and how the whole day was ruined. Try to capture that feeling in your mind and think about it. Then think about how much nicer it is to wake up feeling refreshed in the morning, having had a good nights sleep, no hangover, no embarassing memories from the night before. Make that a goal to strive for each day. And each day when you wake up take a moment to realize how much better and nicer it is to wake up that way.
7. Don't be afraid to let people in. Friends, family, etc.. if they care about you then trust me they WANT to be there to help you through this.Don't feel you have to be alone if you have loved ones that are more than willing to go it with you. You don't have to shut people out. Your health, your recovery, is key.
I cannot stress enough how important it is to speak with a doctor about all of this. They can better walk you through the steps you need to take to safely detox from alcohol and help put you on the path to recovery. We can't diagnose you or give you medical advice on here, we can only share our own experiences and thoughts based on what we've gone through. But it's a resource you should certainly utilize!
It's a long road and it certainly isn't easy. Feel free to avail yourself of those hotlines you'll find whenever you want and certainly feel free to come on this forum and share with us if you need to talk or vent or just be heard. There's not much you can tell us on here that we haven't heard or done before! No shame, just support!
Good luck!
1. Find a doctor and get yourself checked out physically to see how your body is doing. Share your concerns with the doctor and discuss any possible withdrawl dangers he/she can advise you on. They can also refer you to support groups and or / counseling services in your area.
2. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is probably a good place to start and there are meetings all over the place. I assume there is AA in india or something similar to it.. A little depression counseling doesn't hurt either. If you're having trouble stopping on your own then you need to start treating the addiction right away and a support group like AA would be a fantastic place to start.
3. Open your telephone directory book. In America we have a large telephone book and the first or last few pages are usually government services or support phone lines. There's usually toll free support line numbers there. Suicide line, depression line, etc... Speaking from personal experience some of the operators on those lines are very capable and can also refer you to support and or counseling groups in your area including AA. I've had some good talks with the operator on the depression lines. If you don't have a phone book then just google "Depression hotline" or "Alcohol support" and your city and look at the results. For example, Google: "Alcohol Support in ahmedabad" or "Support groups in ahmedabad" and see what you can find.
4. From my own experience I've found that adjusting your sleep schedule so that you get a decent, full nights sleep each night is very helpful. Sleep rejuvinates the body and the mind. Life always seems a lot worse if you're exhausted all day. Try to get at LEAST 7 hours of sleep every night. Although 8 would be better. Try to keep a regular, normal sleep schedule and get your body into a rhythm.
5. I've found that a little exercise helps as well. You don't need to get crazy, just do a little bit. Do some stretching in the morning or before you go to bed, Maybe go for a walk in the morning or at night. When you feel better maybe take a few classes or join a gym. Exercise helps everything.
6. Remember a time when you drank too much even for you. Remember the bad feelings, bad things that happened, and most importantly remember how awful you felt when you woke up the next day (probably late) and how the whole day was ruined. Try to capture that feeling in your mind and think about it. Then think about how much nicer it is to wake up feeling refreshed in the morning, having had a good nights sleep, no hangover, no embarassing memories from the night before. Make that a goal to strive for each day. And each day when you wake up take a moment to realize how much better and nicer it is to wake up that way.
7. Don't be afraid to let people in. Friends, family, etc.. if they care about you then trust me they WANT to be there to help you through this.Don't feel you have to be alone if you have loved ones that are more than willing to go it with you. You don't have to shut people out. Your health, your recovery, is key.
I cannot stress enough how important it is to speak with a doctor about all of this. They can better walk you through the steps you need to take to safely detox from alcohol and help put you on the path to recovery. We can't diagnose you or give you medical advice on here, we can only share our own experiences and thoughts based on what we've gone through. But it's a resource you should certainly utilize!
It's a long road and it certainly isn't easy. Feel free to avail yourself of those hotlines you'll find whenever you want and certainly feel free to come on this forum and share with us if you need to talk or vent or just be heard. There's not much you can tell us on here that we haven't heard or done before! No shame, just support!
Good luck!
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