RJ1977

How do you pick yourself up again after a relapse?

Nonsensical

Welcome to SR.

Write down how miserable you feel today and refer back to it for future reference.

Relapse implies you have quit before. Do it again.

snipe

Stop drinking/using. Seek medical help if you are detoxing of significant amounts of alcohol or benzos. Tell us a little about yourself and your relapse and we'll be able to give you more specific support.

resolute50

How can we not try again?
We all have that hope inside us that we'll reboot ourselves and be happy again.
Don't give up, get up and dust yourself off.
Learn from it.

foolsgold66

Welcome to SR.

Quit again. Repeat until quitting is no longer needed.

Are you in any recovery program?

soberclover

Many relapse because they think that "this time it will be different". Getting and staying sober took on a different meaning to me when I really accepted the fact that I am an alcoholic and people like me cannot drink like normal people and I never will be able to. Either I struggle in life figuring out how to do it and hurt people along the way or I can learn to live without drinking and maybe figure out what I'm really mean to do with my life

Hevyn

Welcome RJ. It really helps to talk it over here - you're with people who truly understand what you're going through. Glad you joined us.

I agree with resolute - learn from it and try again. Maybe now you'll be more determined. I finally got so sick of myself and my excuses. I knew I was heading into danger every time I failed - and I knew there wouldn't be a happy ending if I didn't keep trying. I made it - and you can too.

KateL

Don't beat yourself up. It's a learning process that simply reaffirms your wish to get well.

bazzza28

Do something to make U feel good about yourself, , bath shower the main thing is your back on track try not to look backwards look forwards day at a time

Try18

Have you tried AA or a similar mutual support group?'I am only just getting myself back up after a relapse but the support i felt today from getting back to meetings has given me hope and the opportunity to talk face to face with people honestly who truly understand. I also did a lot of listening today to those who have good recovery. it's been emotional and tonight the anxiety i felt made a drink come to mind but instead i reaches out to a friend for suppprt. The guilt and shame and mess I've made wont go away if i keep trying to ignore them by picking up again.

Well done for reaching out for help. I have only been on this forum a short while but already found it a great support. Look after yourself x

foolsgold66

You can do it! Lots of support here. Read and type, keeps the hands off the glass!

animalnurse9

Welcome RJ

Anna

Welcome!

Tamerua

Yes! Start journaling now. Get it all out and go back to it when you start to think you're normal or that you can drink normally.

Tamerua

I just read what I wrote. That isn't to imply that you're not normal. :p

Notmyrealname

Just like any cowboy falling off the horse, you get up, dust off your jeans, put your foot in the stirrup and climb back on that sucker.

Dee74

Welcome RJ

Look at what happened and why - think about what you need to add to your recovery...more lifestyle changes? more support?

then move on...and start again

good to have you here
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least

Welcome to the family. You'll find lots of support here.