Health question- Is it too late?

[user77385]

I would like to hear from others regarding their consumption levels and time frame.

I am a 37 y/o slim guy, have been drinking regular since 18 ish. But for the last 10 years have been drinking 6-8 beers EVERY evening. For the last 6 months it has REALLY increased 3-fold DAILY. Problems at home, work, etc being the reason. Is it too late, or have I drunk myself into an early grave. My last physical was 15 months ago all the numbers came back in the normal range, but I am scared to death to get a physical. The last 8 months I have taking a good multi vitamin, B6, B12, and iron pills.

I know this site is not for giving medical advice, but I would like to know if anybody else has consumed this much for so long? Tonight is my DAY 1- went to an AA meeting, I am afraid I have messed myself up and not know it. HELP…

[bigsister987]

Too late for what?

When you live in a haze a alcohol life seems a bit bleak so maybe it feels like it is too late. Who knows how much damage you have done, but if you stop drinking now your quality of life with skyrocket. The body does have a remarkable ability to repair itself, so give it a chance.

Welcome to the site. Start a diary and tell a bit about yourself.

[Gage]

Hey there -

Welcome - I am also a 37 year old slim guy who drank almost every day for the last 15 years. When I decided to quit the first thing I did was go to the doctor, not only for help - but to see what damage I did. For me (and everyone is different) I am still ok and quite healthy, even my liver.

As Bigsister stated, the body does want to heal itself. Make an appt. with your doctor - they will help you.

Good luck!

[Jasper]

Even if it's too late and you've drunk yourself into an early grave, you'll enjoy the rest of your life more if you quit. That's really what it's about, none of us can undo what we've done, only move forward. You might be fine, you might not, there's no sense in worrying about it, just work on changing your life for the better. It sounds like your addictive voice talking, all washed up at the ripe age of 37, might as well keep drinking. ;)

I drank about half of you, but I'm female. I developed high blood pressure in my late 20s (I'm normal/low weight, non-smoker, vegetarian). I've been off of alcohol for several years and, although it's better, I still have to be on medication for blood pressure. I'll probably never know if I damaged my heart by drinking, but what counts is that I no longer drink. If I had continued the way I was going, I very well might have had a stroke or worse.

Chances are that you have a lot of life left, start living it before it really is too late! I quit to make my life better and if it's longer too that's just a bonus.

[greengirl32]

Congratulations on your courage to quit!

I'm not a guy, nor am I in my late 30's (early 30s) but I was feeling a lot of fatigue in early afternoons, to the point where I felt like I couldn't keep my eyes open, and some abdominal discomfort. After abstaining from alcohol for several months I have no abnormal fatigue or stomach pain. It has gone away. I drank three glasses of red wine most nights, with up to three glasses of wine and a couple of beers on the weekends. It's not easy, but I feel much better in every way after these last months...physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually. You will too.

Like I've seen on many posts around here, you will never regret not drinking, but you will regret drinking (and obviously already do, or you wouldn't be here).