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Old 10-25-2011, 10:10 AM
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tanja
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Clipper,

I think you need to focus on the fact that you remained sober for 2 months and as you stated look at the things you learned and events that triggered the relapse. I am not a huge fan of recounting days - it is bound to make you feel discouraged. I will give you great advice I read from a book "The heart of addiction". "The fact is that if you have been doing well in your efforts to remain abstinent and have a slip, you are still basically doing well. Although slips are not desirable, they should not be a surprse - espcially while you are working out your understanding of the sources of the feelings of helplessness that lie bheind the addiction. Instead, even though they are clearly not a positive event, slips can and should be viewed with thoughtful consideration - as something to learn from about yourself and the conflicts that yu are dealing with through addictive behaviour". I hope this helps
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