Hello I’m Natasha
26 year old
I was recently told I had a fatty liver, I get ruq pains after drinking
Was drinking everyday for the past year trying to quit now before it turns to something more serious. still have to get more test done but everything came back normal and was told fatty liver doesn’t cause pain
What did you guys do to stop drinking I been trying my hardest
Quitting alcohol was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, so I can’t promise it’s easy unfortunately. The first few days and weeks without alcohol are unbearable as you’re finding out, but those feelings start to fade after a few weeks. It’s important to get into the mindset of not drinking again as even just the one undoes all the good work. I quit two years ago, and even for me, one drink could send me back to my old ways. A drinker’s life is cr*p as you’ll see when you quit.
None of us are going out which means you’re drinking at home. Get rid of the booze. Tell people you’re quitting. They’ll be jealous.
If you’re still struggling after a few more weeks, speak to your GP as there is help such as one-to-one counselling or medication.
You’re right to want to quit before any serious problems come along so well done 👍
Yeah I stop for three weeks and when the holidays hit I couldnt help myself but drink some with friends and family I cut down on drink it’s just once a week now but I feel good when I stop those three weeks it is hard just to cut or booze since I’m still young any everyone around me is drinking
Thanks for the advice though I will try again to quit 🤞
Difficult to know what to say if you’re going to drink anyway. A fatty liver is serious so ignoring it could cause big problems. My doctor said it can cause pain so wouldn’t you want to be without the aches and pains?
If you’re going to drink regardless, all I can advise is to keep it sensible. If you over indulge long term like I did, you lose the choice as you become dependent. Then it’s no fun at all. It’s pretty pathetic to be controlled by alcohol, but that’s the reality for many including me previously. It just sort of creeps up on you over the years. Be careful.
Hello and welcome to this friendly, supportive forum, and well done on addressing the situation .
I am sure our forum members will be along to share their experiences and offer tips.
I have included a link to alcohol and liver disease for you information.
britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...
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Hi toshposh, as Coco has said it is one of the hardest things you can do if its got hold of you, but once you have stopped its the most rewarding thing you can do. I wouldn't recommend giving up suddenly if your alcohol dependant as that is dangerous, but please ask your gp or local drink and drug services for help, as there is help out there for you. Wish you all the best with it. Take careAshley
Thank you Ashley ! I did stop for three weeks with bad withdrawals than the holidays hit I been drinking once a week after that I been sober for three days scared to touch another drink as I noticed my urine turning orange I haven’t any symptoms other than right side pain but going to continuing being sober 👍🏼
Hi Natasha - Some people find it easier to quit straight away 'cold turkey', others find it easier to cut down gradually. As already mentioned, if you are dependant, then giving up suddenly might not be the best idea. If you want to cut down initially, with the aim to give up completely then I have a couple of strategies that worked well for me. Firstly I changed the time I would have my first drink. When at home, most drinkers have a set time when they start - that might be when they are preparing dinner (lunch or even breakfast!) - either way, start pushing that time back. I used to have a glass of wine (or 2) while preparing dinner, eventually I pushed this back to 9.30pm. Also, I'd make a drink last an hour and so by 11.30 I'd be sleepy anyway and I'd had just two drinks. This worked for me, as I didn't feel I was denying myself a drink, just delaying it. Secondly, I started measuring out my wine. A 125ml measure isn't much...you might need to use a smaller glass 
I drank this way for years before I had my diagnosis - that was about 2.5 years ago - and I gave up completely at that point. (well, I did have a couple of glasses on Christmas day 2018, but didn't enjoy them if I'm honest).
Best of luck with your journey
Paul
I did go cold turkey for three weeks my withdrawals was headaches and nausea Than the holidays hit but so far now I been three days sober and going to keep it that way👍🏼
Thank you btw !
Hi Natasha. I have sent you a private messageLaura
Hi Natalie, Keep on this forum and the marvelous people will help you through this.
My advice would be listen to the people on here.
I am thank you 🙏🏽
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