[junem]

I would like some input from others who battle with mental health issues. Do you feel your mental condition make it more difficult to maintain sobriety? I have been in recovery for 3 years now and have relapsed 3 times. Each time I was unstable mentally at the time. Twice I was dissociated and the last time I was manic. My doctors excuse these relapses as part of my illnesses. I don't want to buy into this kind of thinking and believe that i should be able to learn better my triggers so as to prevent relapse. I cannot let my mental challenges become my excuse for relapse as they are chronic conditions that I must manage the rest of my life and I want to maintain a totally sober life. Please give me your input on this matter.