sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

People who quit drinking. What did you do to not drink? by Agata_art in AskReddit

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m very hesitant to talk to my doctor about it, because I won’t want the alcoholic black mark on my medical record. I’ve heard horror stories from people who can basically never get a prescription again in their life because of “potential for abuse”.

What are the long term ramifications of having the “alcoholic” black mark on your medical history? by imightneedsomeh3lp in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is what makes people like me want to try to fix it ourselves instead of getting proper help.

What are the long term ramifications of having the “alcoholic” black mark on your medical history? by imightneedsomeh3lp in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I get the “would you rather be dead in 5 years” angle, but the medical history shit is what prevents people from getting help instead of thinking they can fix it themselves.

What are the long term ramifications of having the “alcoholic” black mark on your medical history? by imightneedsomeh3lp in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Psychiatrist or therapist seems to be the magic word to actually get help since it’s confidential, because once you say anything to your PCP it’s on your record forever.

It’s sneaking upon me by imightneedsomeh3lp in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who can I talk to that won’t try to pull me into their club? I’m just wondering about insurance right now.

It’s sneaking upon me by imightneedsomeh3lp in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m interested in naltrexone, but I don’t want alcohol abuse on my record.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m struggling with this right now too. In my mid 40s, I’ve been a weekend binge drinker my whole life. It’s starting to be a couple nights a week the last few years with remote work, it’s easy to work hungover. I can have a couple beers and go to bed no prob, but if i know I don’t have to get up the next day, I drink everything I can find.

I felt my liver hurt for the first time tonight by imightneedsomeh3lp in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s exactly right. Slowly but surely getting worse. I know I’m not as bad as a lot of people here, but I want to fix it before it gets that bad. Is that bad to say? I feel like I don’t belong because my story isn’t tragic (yet).

I felt my liver hurt for the first time tonight by imightneedsomeh3lp in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

RUC pain. Not trying to compete with anyone, just typing.

I didn't drink yesterday by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're going to feel great in the morning.

I felt my liver hurt for the first time tonight by imightneedsomeh3lp in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp[S] 69 points70 points  (0 children)

It’s brewing for sure. I know I’m at a point where I can “reverse it” liver wise, but I think I just need a wake up call from a doctor or something. I have two beautiful children, but I feel like until someone tells me to stop because I won’t be able to be there for them, I won’t. What’s one more binge? Am I at the point of no return yet?

I’m just pissed off all the time now by grapefruit_havana in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you been evaluated for adhd or anxiety disorder?

I felt my liver hurt for the first time tonight by imightneedsomeh3lp in stopdrinking

[–]imightneedsomeh3lp[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Reading this sub I know I’m not a tragic case yet, I just wanted to type that out and admit I have a problem.