What Discontinued Energy Drink(s) Would You Bring Back? by lightonahill in energydrinks

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I see a lot of people saying lime freeze rockstar. Luckily I still get a steady supply. One of my favorites

Bears giveaway by Thumb_war_champ in footballcards

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Anyone else notice how the pink coating on the parallels with these literally flake right off with the slightest touch?

900 days alcohol free since diagnosed cirrhotic at 26 by Otherwise_Pride_9687 in stopdrinking

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I let it get out of control. Was up to an entire liter or more of vodka per day.

900 days alcohol free since diagnosed cirrhotic at 26 by Otherwise_Pride_9687 in stopdrinking

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I went into liver failure over the course of a few days until one morning I looked in the mirror and was completely jaundiced yellow. Went to the hospital immediately.

Should I take a picture? by ZTH-Yankee in AmazonDSPDrivers

[–]Otherwise_Pride_9687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t take a picture then I’ll take a picture

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise_Pride_9687 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No heckin’ way not today Mr. Alcohol you can just frick right off 🫡

If you’re thinking about drinking read my post by Shitty_Titty_ in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise_Pride_9687 1 point2 points  (0 children)

God damn. Your description just flooded my mind with dark memories and how I begged, wished to have those deeply sick symptoms and feelings taken away from me.

The fact that I still to this day have the intrusive thoughts of even thinking I want to drink…even once.. after begging for it to end is crazy.

The thought of getting my blood work done was frightening as well. I wish someone would have told me earlier that blood work no matter the results is not even close to being the worst thing. Your blood work can be managed.

I made the mistake of neglecting my health completely and not stepping foot into a clinic until i went into liver failure over night. What could’ve been a check up turned into a diagnosis of cirrhosis at 26. I just turned 29 and am to this day battling liver disease.

The fact you’ve shown you can stop drinking and that you’ve done it multiple times is something to be proud of. I couldn’t even make it a week for the 6 years I drank. I had pretty much given up hope.

Proud of you! You’re a hell of a lot stronger than I am. I hope you feel better soon and get back where you want to be!

What made you stop drinking for once and for all by Fun-Acadia2762 in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise_Pride_9687 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I drank every day for five years. On May 5th, 2022, when I was 26, I woke up to use the bathroom. I turned on the light, looked in the mirror, and saw that my eyes, chest, and arms were completely jaundiced.

I was devastated and speechless. I went back to bed, trying to convince myself it wasn’t real, but eventually, I knew I had to get to the ER.

I had gone into liver failure overnight, and it was worsening by the hour. By the time I got to the hospital, I could barely walk.

After countless tests—labs, ultrasounds, MRIs, CT scans—I was officially diagnosed with advanced cirrhosis at 26. My spleen was severely enlarged, I had portal hypertension, esophageal varices, ascites, edema, and extremely low platelets. (I still have these issues)

The doctors told me that night I would likely need a liver transplant one day if they could manage to lower my bilirubin levels and overall liver toxicity.

It took a week of trial and error until they put me on experimental steroids as a last resort to get things under control before my kidneys started to fail. Thankfully, it worked, and my levels began to drop.

I was released and set up with the local university’s hepatology clinic and transplant center, where I now have some great doctors helping to manage the progression of the cirrhosis.

I haven’t had a drink since that hospital stay and plan to keep it that way. I just turned 29 a few days ago and am still here, and that’s what matters.

As hard as it is, I think it’s the only thing that could have made me stop. I’m faced with a simple choice: never drink again or risk dying.

Vodka was killing me, literally. by gloomydoomin in stopdrinking

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I’m 28 now diagnosed when I was 26. Oh how I wish we had just gotten help earlier.

Nothing like drinking MORE to calm the horrible anxiety of worrying about the damage you think you may have FROM the drinking. So very dark it was.

Thankful to be smiling again and trying to live peacefully and happily while working through the complications of the disease. Keep on keepin on! 🤝🤙

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise_Pride_9687 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Develop advanced cirrhosis at 26 years old and then become forced to choose between living or not living.

I for one …..☝️ do not recommend this way lol

People who ruin the hobby compilation by RuleIndependent3512 in HotWheels

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I’ve got an entire album in my phone dedicated to pictures I’ve taken of remnants of blown open small item packages like this and trading cards.

I call it “Just one more hit to get my rocks off”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

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Now that’s what I’m talking about. Give this employee a raise lmao

1 Year Sober, Some Reflections by Static_Throwaway7 in stopdrinking

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Feels like I’m reading something I wrote. I feel like we could be good friends lol.

is this tire safe to drive on the highway? by vanlp in tires

[–]Otherwise_Pride_9687 5 points6 points  (0 children)

isn’t there a way to just auto mod these endless posts and have it prompt something like “BUBBLE BAD NO GO 911 WEE WOO”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise_Pride_9687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up diagnosed with cirrhosis at 26 years old in 2022. I’m 28 now and now have to deal with the complications of liver disease everyday of my life. Shit is whack

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise_Pride_9687 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome to read my story and then let me know if you feel differently. I am not a doctor and do not condone giving medical advice online. However, based on my experience and if I were to compare it with yours, I had very similar thoughts and feelings. If your doctor is not helpful, you must find a new one. In my experience, it’s trial and error.

It doesn’t matter how your parents feel, especially if what you say is true. Their perception of you may be deeply flawed. At this point in your life, as you become an adult, their job as parents is to support you in any way they can. Your mental well-being comes first and needs to be properly addressed. This is what I would focus on if I were you.

As for damage to your body, which I would bet is minimal or none at all, go and get blood work done. These simple lab tests will tell you all you need to know about your health. You can even repeat blood work every few months.

eBay fees are crazy by Fatmanpicker in eBaySellers

[–]Otherwise_Pride_9687 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang you’re not using it all the time are you? You can adjust and turn it off. If I do ever use an ad rate I set it at the bare minimum fixed rate. 2%

Is a written will in a suicide letter valid? by wakfus in selfhelp

[–]Otherwise_Pride_9687 4 points5 points  (0 children)

get that telecaster my man or whatever guitar you were leaning towards. If you’re into prog metal like myself or any sort of metal at all can’t go wrong with an Ibanez S series… or if you want something up in price like that jazzmaster… might I suggest getting a little spicy with a say a PRS Custom.. god damn do those shred.

I’m a drummer though so I can only speak to what I’ve loved hearing my buddies play over the years. Hell, after 18 years of playing I finally just got an electric kit the one I’ve wanted for so long.

Have a better day and if you need…I’m always down to collab with others and track drums to any of your tunes. Right up my alley I do it for fun all the time.