anonymoushere
12-02-2006, 04:41 PM
Hi, I'm 16 years old and for the past three years, I have been periodically overdosing on over-the-counter and prescription-drug medicines. These were all attempt at suicide, or some might say. I no longer do this or get anywhere near medicine like this again as I am sure it has damaged my health. I have made mistakes in the past and I was hoping someone here might be able to give me a little bit of information as to what it might have done to my health and estimate time of how long before, if it does, get worse. I will not go to the doctor or tell anyone else about this so please rule out that option now before giving me that "advice".
I am not completely sure on this but here is information of my overdoses to help answer my questions:
I overdosed once when I was 13, taking 8 Tylenol. I overdosed again around the same time, taking a little more, about 10 or 11 Tylenol. I overdosed when I was 15, taking again 10 or 11 Tylenol. Again, I overdosed taking 3 800 IBProfeins mixed with 1 Nyquil, and a few Tylenol. Another time, I took around 6-8 prescription (?) medicine. The last time I overdosed, I took 17 Tylenol. There is a good possibility of a few more overdoses that I don't remember. The first few times I did this, I experienced no effects other than upset stomach. The last few times, the more extreme overdoses, I collapsed and before anything more serious happened, my stomach threw up by itself. Since then, I experienced many nights of throwing up, , diarrhea, severe stomach pain, on the upper right side, at times where I couldn't get out of bed. However, the symptoms slowly went down within time. Although sometimes my liver feels slightly off, like an ache, the symptoms have all mostly gone away.
I realize that I have done damage to my liver, however, I read that the liver does heal itself to an extent from any damage. I feel nervous much of the time that one day I'll go to sleep and never regain consciousness again. I figured that even though my liver is damaged to an extent, it will continue to try to heal itself, but I'm guessing that within a long period of time, it might become cirriosis, or simply, a damaged liver. I was wondering from the information I gave, if anyone knew, how damaged my liver might be and how long before it gets worse or better. I'd also like to inform you that I have been/am a strict vegan since I was 15 (so no damage anymore to my liver from meat or dairy).
Please, if anyone can, help me out. I'd really appreciate it...
I am not completely sure on this but here is information of my overdoses to help answer my questions:
I overdosed once when I was 13, taking 8 Tylenol. I overdosed again around the same time, taking a little more, about 10 or 11 Tylenol. I overdosed when I was 15, taking again 10 or 11 Tylenol. Again, I overdosed taking 3 800 IBProfeins mixed with 1 Nyquil, and a few Tylenol. Another time, I took around 6-8 prescription (?) medicine. The last time I overdosed, I took 17 Tylenol. There is a good possibility of a few more overdoses that I don't remember. The first few times I did this, I experienced no effects other than upset stomach. The last few times, the more extreme overdoses, I collapsed and before anything more serious happened, my stomach threw up by itself. Since then, I experienced many nights of throwing up, , diarrhea, severe stomach pain, on the upper right side, at times where I couldn't get out of bed. However, the symptoms slowly went down within time. Although sometimes my liver feels slightly off, like an ache, the symptoms have all mostly gone away.
I realize that I have done damage to my liver, however, I read that the liver does heal itself to an extent from any damage. I feel nervous much of the time that one day I'll go to sleep and never regain consciousness again. I figured that even though my liver is damaged to an extent, it will continue to try to heal itself, but I'm guessing that within a long period of time, it might become cirriosis, or simply, a damaged liver. I was wondering from the information I gave, if anyone knew, how damaged my liver might be and how long before it gets worse or better. I'd also like to inform you that I have been/am a strict vegan since I was 15 (so no damage anymore to my liver from meat or dairy).
Please, if anyone can, help me out. I'd really appreciate it...
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Mari526
12-03-2006, 01:58 AM
The liver does have the ability to repair itself, you should spend some time looking up diet choices that enhance liver function. It is difficult to meet all your nutritional needs on a strict vegetarian diet unless you have really done your homework and are making appropriate food choices.
I'm glad you are trying to help your body heal.
I'm glad you are trying to help your body heal.
Lenin
12-03-2006, 08:46 AM
Good News:
You haven't YET taken enough acetamenophen to seriously damage your liver.
Bad News:
You need to see a psychiatrist before you try any of these stunts again. Your post is a pretty clear plea for help and only a professional can give it.
You haven't YET taken enough acetamenophen to seriously damage your liver.
Bad News:
You need to see a psychiatrist before you try any of these stunts again. Your post is a pretty clear plea for help and only a professional can give it.
feelbad
12-03-2006, 11:10 AM
i totally agree with lenin here.you do need to find out why you feel the need to overdose with meds.something is very obviouly not right here.you should also see your doc for a physical and a heart to heart talk about what problems you have been having.have you ever tried speaking with one of your parents about this at all?or even going to a school counselor or some other adult who you trust may help,but you DO need to open up to someone right now since there are obvious issues that need some sort of resolution.i wish you luck hon.please let us know how you are doing,okay?we do care here about those who choose to post.Marcia
anonymoushere
12-03-2006, 02:42 PM
No, trust me, I don't need to see a psychiatrist or anything like that. I've stopped overdosing and my reasons for overdosing in the past were because of things that were going on in my family that I just couldn't handle. I'm fine now. Thank you so much for your responses! I'm not so nervous now.
gudewan
01-18-2007, 08:54 PM
Dunno if you will ever see this, but if your liver is still damaged, they will notice it the next time your blood is taken for any reason. If they see that your levels are elevated, they will start running dozens and dozens of tests to find out why. If, at that point, you do not tell them about your medical history, they could easily wrongfully diagnose you, or send you on an endless array of tests. Trust me, been there, done that.
It is EXTREMELY dangerous to be wrongfully dignosed, especially when it comes to medicines you have taken in the past versus ones you take in the future.
Hey, if you wanna lie, go ahead - but it could be as deadly as overdosing was in the first place.
It is EXTREMELY dangerous to be wrongfully dignosed, especially when it comes to medicines you have taken in the past versus ones you take in the future.
Hey, if you wanna lie, go ahead - but it could be as deadly as overdosing was in the first place.