I am 30 years old and for about the past 10 years have been a heavy drinker. I have recently stopped drinking and found God again. I am so excited about starting my new life, but I am worried. Have the years of alcohol abuse caused irreversible damage to my body? I am otherwise healthy (eat well, active) and have good blood pressure and so on........
2007-07-16 13:37:00 · 4 answers · asked by hurricane197 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Oh my goodness! I am so, so proud of you! Congratulations!!! First, re-establishing your relationship with God through Jesus Christ. I have to turn your comment about 'finding God again' around. He was always there for you - you just needed to let Him know you were back and wanted to re-establish your relationship and fellowship with him.
Secondly, I want to say that I am so happy for you and your desire to stop drinking. I am not sure what you call heavy - but I was there too. On an average, I think I was drinking about 3 fifths per week. Vodka and juice. I decided that at my age and desire to live, I needed to stop. Cold. I believe my faith in God is what helped me to finally realize that I needed to make some changes in my life. I never had one withdrawal. I do have hypertension - however, when I stopped, my blood pressure went down considerably and I might be soon getting off the medication. My energy increased, my mind was more alert and my desire to do things increased. Alcohol can cause some very serious damage, but you are much younger than I am. And you know what - I am just crazy enough to believe that your faith in God and opening up the door to your fellowship with Jesus will be all you need to see your through. Get some good vitamins to supplement your meals. Exercise and keep yourself busy. I honestly believe and pray that you will not have any effects. You go Girl! Find yourself in the Word - "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me" - Phill. I am so excited for you!!! Praise the Lord!! You know he wants us in peace, having His joy and in health and wholeness. You are there sweetheart! You are there!! Bless!
2007-07-16 13:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your'e 30? Your'e still a baby! I'm 48 and quit drinking about ten years ago. Wow! Doesn't it feel good not to have a hangover?????????I just got a full check up and I'm in good shape. I was 150 lbs. before I quit, now I'm 120. I even just got my belly button pierced! Things are so much better. I do take an antidepressent because I know it had so much to do with my drinking. And aint God the best!?!?! After years of abusing my body and soul, I got another chance. I own my own home and am a proud gramma that can still jump on the bed with the kiddies! Congrats to you......oh, since alcohol turned into sugar, you may have intense craving for sugary stuff...............
2007-07-16 21:06:33 · answer #2 · answered by zen 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well that is not up to us, it is up to the Lord. If your body is damaged, just know that you made a mistake and that is why. Also remember that you can talk to God, tell Him your worries, and He will comfort you, I found some awesome scriptures tonight I think I will post it, so look for it in my profile, kay.
God Bless you some more!
2007-07-17 00:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by teenhelp911 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is truely never to late to begin a new life. I am very happy for you and I want you to look ahead to the future and not to think about the pastâ¥â¥ Have a physical with bloodwork if that would make you feel any better. Good luckâ»
2007-07-16 20:41:07 · answer #4 · answered by kattsmeow 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋