Hi all, I've been so low and ready to give in to alcohol, but you people are fantastic, you've all been where I am, so I know it's empathy and not sympathy, Laura 😚 don't tell the hubby 😂😂 Richard your research is brilliant, and gawd I could go on you are in my heart.
Love and hugs Jeff xx
Thanks for the kind words Jeff, I must confess that I sometimes do get frustrated as it's so hard to try and get the message across and out there into the public domain.
We have the "Love you Liver" campaign roadshow coming to Stoke on the 2nd Oct and I've been trying to get the message out there that Stoke-on-Trent has very high levels of premature mortality from liver disease, well above the national average and continuing to rise.
Twice now I've written to all three of the Stoke MP's informing them of the high death rates within their constituency. I know that if I was an MP, I would certainly want to know.
Out of the three MP's only one has responded. The upshot of this is that he can't raise any questions in the house of commons because I happen to live in North Stoke, and he's constituency is in the South. It would appear that the other two MP's just aren't interested.
Last Tuesday I went sabre rattling to our local newspaper and there going to be making contacts with these MP's and asking them for a comment. I have also mentioned about a recent episode on the Victoria Derbyshire TV program. where I was surprised to learn that alcohol abuse is raising its ugly head within the Sikh community. Alcoholism is a hidden problem in Britain's Punjabi community, because strictly speaking if you're Sikh you're not meant to drink alcohol.
It means it's not something that's talked about openly and when it is, it can lead to people being shunned. But with a BBC survey suggesting 27% of British Sikhs report having someone in their family with an alcohol problem, it is an issue which can't be ignored. Because of the shame this can bring, many people suffer in silence and have nowhere to turn. Many of the local community mosques are trying to deal with this themselves.
I bet our MP's don't even know about this or even care either. This article can be viewed on the BBC website: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0637qc9
or on YouTube: youtu.be/Xf4wtlWOPnI
I hope some of you find this interesting if not worrying.
Enjoy the nice sunshine.
You are such a honey and you do make me laugh .... big hug xx
have I missing something here. Can I ask why Richards post made you "laugh" Laura?
I thought it was an interesting post highlighting a serious issue and not something we hear that much about.
It was in response to things along the way that foxman555 says during lots of messages. Of course it's serious but a bit of humour helps everyone along the way ... try it is a great tonic!
And also Richard replying to someone struggling to sleep. At the end of his very long thorough message he said if all else fails listen to the governments brexit strategy or reruns of the Jeremy kyle show .... you obviously didn't read the previous messages or don't have a sense of humour?
Hi Laura I've fallen back into my bad ways, collapsed last night and drinking again today, I'm so sorry you have always been so supportive big hugs xx
Oh no what happened? Are you ok? Can you put it behind you and start afresh? Just a blip maybe. Call your councellor ? Come on you know you're better, stronger and worth more than this. Come on .... x
Personally I think AA would be good for you. Do not plan your visits, just go to one when you need or want to. You will also have a network of people who you can call at any time and meet up with. They will be able to relate with everything about your struggle. There is only so much this forum can offer
I agree with Paul. This forum can only offer so much to you. I never liked AA. Too religious for me but that’s only my opinion. You will meet people there who are just like you. My one used to offer mentors that you could ring at anytime if you want a drink. You can talk to them for hours until the urge wears off.
Cheers,
Brett
A good sense of humour wrapped up with some good advice is always good. If you want to get morbid, watch ITV daytime lol
Mmmmmm. I posted too many “goods” there methinks haha
You have said little about your symptoms and problems with liver disease. If you are relatively free of physical problems the temptation will be to continue drinking. Later when you are ill and it’s too late you won’t desire a drink then.
Your priority should be to get counselling that helps you or “man up” and just stop.
Wishing you the best of luck
Hi Jeff, please stay in touch. There's a lot of people here wanting to support you. You've had a setback and by the sounds of it, you've gone on a bender. I know for one that Laura is concerned about you, as are a lot of people. There's nothing that can't been sorted out. Just remember, if your liver becomes so badly damaged and your in need of a transplant, you need to have not drunk for at least six months, before you'd be accepted onto the transplant waiting list.
Please post something, just to let us all know that you are alright.
Hi Richard I'm in hospital, got to stay in here I need to stop completely
.regards Jeff
Best of luck Jeff.
Jump on this opportunity and seek all the help you can.
Keep us posted on how you are doing.
Paul
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