soberred

I fell. Hard. I am alone. I dont know how I let this happen. 6 months. I feel so alone. I fell so hard.

Lost3000

Oh no!!! What happened? It's not over, you can start again! It's never too late.

loudog430

Was it just one night? 6 months worth of sobriety versus one slip-up, I believe you'll be back on our feet in no time! You're still way ahead of the game bud!

Jitterbugg

Hi Sobbered,
I know how you feel. I relapsed at the 6 month mark too. It was a 3 day relapse and I hated myself for it. But relapse is a part of the recovery process. I look at it as a positive in hindsight because it reinforced the fact that I am an alcoholic and I cannot ever drink. I guess you gotta climb back on the horse and give it another shot.

Dee74

you're not alone soberred
I know it's easy to best ourselves up but it's pointless energy really.

Put that energy into dumping any booze you have left, taking your lessons from what happened, picking yourself up and moving forward

There's always room for a fresh start

D

sugarbear1

You're gonna make it!! Stick with other people!-

Healthyfood

soberred

Give yourself a little time and this will be in past. You will be stronger, wiser and more experienced in dealing with the beast!

I disagree that relapse is a part of the recovery process. We all relapse because the traps (as I call alco now) are everywhere. You just need to be aware of them not to fall in.

PurpleCat

(((soberred)))

You aren't alone - we are here for you.

gippy1968

You are not alone! I did the same thing, as others have said, its a learning process. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and keep moving forward. We can do this!

Lind

Don't give up!! I think 6 months is something to be proud of!! I thought Jitterbug said it best, That relapse is part of the recovery process!! You can do this!! Lind

sugarbear1

Relapse is part of untreated alcoholism. My opinion. Try checking in SR EVERY day. You were missed!

soberred

I'm struggling. My demeanor is changing. I am once again alone. I hope I can beat this once again. I am not sure this time. Its got a hold of me again. I cried when Whitney Houston died. Such a beautiful talented woman. I am sure she never expected to have such an addiction.

instant

You are back and that takes courage.

LoftyIdeals

Soberred. I am 48; Whitney's age. I'm trying to let her death, and that of a fellow AA who died last week at 41, be the reminder of the deadliness of our disease.

But, WE CAN OVERCOME! Do what it takes, Soberred. You have my prayers.

PurpleCat

Nobody does, soberred. It's what we do about it once we find out we have one that is important. Hang in there.

Dee74

what are you doing to turn things around sobberred?

D

Retread59

Hey, I have also relapsed a couple of times, I don't think it's "part of recovery" but I do think it's part of alcoholism and therefore it becomes a part of many people's recovery journey. There's nothing to gain by beating yourself up over it. What matters now is what you do now. You can use this as an excuse to keep on drinking or you can dust yourself off and keep moving forward with new resolve.

soberred

Nothing at this point dee. Just trying to get past the horror. I am afraid of the seizures,tremors, etc..

Retread59

How long was your relapse? If you think you need help, maybe you should get to a rehab or a hospital? Don't try to do it alone if you think you're in danger of a hard detox. I lost a friend to this during the past year.

Dee74

I know taking any kind of action is the last thing you want to do right now Sober, but it is really is necearry to do something different to break the cycle.

If you're worried about withdrawal and seizures please see a Dr - thats a better way to deal than drinking, and it's a start, y'know?

D