liver damage or nah?

Izumi2254 · 06-01-2017, 01:04 PM

I left this site a while ago because my depression got so bad. ironic right? but i guess i just couldnt be bothered asking for help or reading others stories. And then a couple months later, i killed myself. well not really. i tried to at least. And let me tell you, drug overdose is not a fun thing to do. I was taken to hospital after taking a shitload of a drug i wont name, and put into critical care. There i was told that i had permanent liver damage. I thought liver damage wasnt permanent? but anyway. Now im stuck talking to a shrink. shes nice but always laughs at me for some reason. Like if i say something that i think is normal, but to her is an extremely self deprecating comment she will laugh at me for thinking life that. it kinda makes me feel bad. anywhoo, now im back in the same place, looking for blades all over the house.

does anyone wanna tell me how i can safely manage these thoughts and behaviours? thanks
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tiptoes · 06-01-2017, 01:11 PM

The liver is a resilient organ yes and can do a great deal of self repair but it can also be permanently damaged. Really the only person that can tell you what the doctor meant and what that entails is the doctor.

It sounds like things are very difficult for you right now, do you have anyone you can talk to about how you are feeling?

Izumi2254 · 06-01-2017, 01:34 PM

Only you guys :)

Pi.R^2 · 17-01-2017, 11:00 PM

Do you have a GP or another doctor you can see to get some information on your liver damage?

What sort of help do you think you'd find helpful from your psychiatrist?

We're here if you want to talk about what's leading you to have urges to hurt yourself.

Buttons. · 18-01-2017, 10:04 AM

As said only a doctor can really say for sure but there are a number of things you can do if not to reverse the damage to prevent it from becoming any worse e.g avoiding alcohol and as far as possible painkillers that aren't approved and prescribed by a doctor and getting regular blood tests and adjusting lifestyle accordingly. I can't really say anymore as I'm in a fair degree of liver failure myself due to OD and alcoholism but I do know that certain lifestyle adjustments can at least help the situation.

Isoverity · 18-01-2017, 10:28 AM

A liver can get scarred in medicinal cirrhosis - endothelial cells can be damaged from drugs and constrict blood flow. You need to be careful even of erbs (certain alkaloids really irritate liver). Look up sinusoidal obstruction syndrome and be wary of any weight changes, edma, fatigue, itching, chest pains etc. Even diet sodas (splenda) can enlarge liver/kidneys and cause circulation issues. You can probably be fine if you are careful and knowledgeable