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Not my plan
Im 53 yrs old,my persanality has been based on alcohol since 12. I did 10 weeks on the Peg-Red treatment totally convinced I could be alcohol free and kick this disease of mine with 2 heads.They took me off said it wasnt for me.My anger was treated with Paxil 3 Doc said it is the only one that dosnt go threw liver.Today I feel like **** every morning, my VL is growing into the 4000. No one seems to care or apreciate the new me.Im having a bad day becouse I except my dying as it comes,with alcohol. that is who I am.
It is interesting that you answer questions with questions. It is quite obvious you have no personal experience, or knowledge, in this area and would do best to not remove all doubt about it.
The anwser to your question is it is a spritual disease as much as physical. And your hatred of alcohlics makes me wonder
you have to be kidding right. I can't believe you can be so damn judgemental and ignorant at the same time. but hey I guess that goes hand and hand. You don't think mental illness is a disease either?
Step back and think. No a little bit about what you speak before you open your mouth
Step back and think. No a little bit about what you speak before you open your mouth
First off, VL is not an indication of what damage has or is being done to your body. However, since alcohol and HCV can both result in cirrhosis of our liver, to suffer from both is a double edged sword which decreases ones chances of living a full life.
I can only testify from my own experience that unlike HCV, alcohol in and of itself irregardless of whether it results in cirrhosis leads to death and cursing rather than life and blessing while one is under it's influence. Worse yet is that unless one has no family it not only affects the individual suffering from alcoholism, but it has negative effects upon those around them who love them as well.
I can also testify that one does not have to accept their alcoholism as an inevitablity of all they are and all they will ever be. For myself, and SoCal will most probably go ballistic here, I can say that it was not until I found a faith based treatment program, despite the many world renowned programs in my area, that I was able to find my deliverance.
Fortunately, I found mine prior to my diagnosis with HCV, and in fact it was because of it that my infection was diagnosed. In retrospect I also wonder if my slide deeper into the bottle was not in some respects due to the disease and my attempt to self medicate myself by anesthesizing some of the side effects I was experiencing from HCV.
Bottomline is the help is out there if you are willing to reach for it. But like salvation, it is a matter of choice as to whether you want to accept it.
I can only testify from my own experience that unlike HCV, alcohol in and of itself irregardless of whether it results in cirrhosis leads to death and cursing rather than life and blessing while one is under it's influence. Worse yet is that unless one has no family it not only affects the individual suffering from alcoholism, but it has negative effects upon those around them who love them as well.
I can also testify that one does not have to accept their alcoholism as an inevitablity of all they are and all they will ever be. For myself, and SoCal will most probably go ballistic here, I can say that it was not until I found a faith based treatment program, despite the many world renowned programs in my area, that I was able to find my deliverance.
Fortunately, I found mine prior to my diagnosis with HCV, and in fact it was because of it that my infection was diagnosed. In retrospect I also wonder if my slide deeper into the bottle was not in some respects due to the disease and my attempt to self medicate myself by anesthesizing some of the side effects I was experiencing from HCV.
Bottomline is the help is out there if you are willing to reach for it. But like salvation, it is a matter of choice as to whether you want to accept it.
Cry about your disease to the person riddled with cancer or the HIV patient who is 80 pounds and racked with pain. They will inform you about disease!
Heres a question, if its a true disease then what if the alcoholic was locked in a room and not allowed the alcohol or better yet what if alcohol suddenly disappeared from the earth what then would the alcoholic become addicted too. It's a weakness and excuse for not taking care of yourself. It's a known fact that most addicts are selfish and egocentric and enjoy the addiction with no thought of others. Disease, ha! Why can grandad one day not decide to drink but others wallow in the self pity and subconscious rewards they receive from this pathetic state of destruction. Grow up and face your life instead of hiding behind a substance that fogs out harsh reality.
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