Back to trying again
You're back, and that's the important thing.
One thing often suggested around here is to review what happened in terms of your sober plan when you had you relapse, and to "shore up" the weak points
with a new strategy in case the same trigger happens again.
Example: You go to the beach which makes you want a beer, and you have one
that starts the relapse.
Revised plan: Pack a picnic lunch including refreshing NA drink like tea or sparkling water next time you go to the beach, and take your phone with you to post to SR in case you feel a craving coming on.
Alternate plan: Don't go to the beach for awhile until you are stronger in sobriety.
Every time you "improve" your sobriety strategy, you get more bulletproof for relapse. But caution is always our watchword around booze.
Glad to see you back Mummy!
One thing often suggested around here is to review what happened in terms of your sober plan when you had you relapse, and to "shore up" the weak points
with a new strategy in case the same trigger happens again.
Example: You go to the beach which makes you want a beer, and you have one
that starts the relapse.
Revised plan: Pack a picnic lunch including refreshing NA drink like tea or sparkling water next time you go to the beach, and take your phone with you to post to SR in case you feel a craving coming on.
Alternate plan: Don't go to the beach for awhile until you are stronger in sobriety.
Every time you "improve" your sobriety strategy, you get more bulletproof for relapse. But caution is always our watchword around booze.
Glad to see you back Mummy!
Welcome back, Mummy!
You can do this and get back to feeling good! Take some time to revise your recovery plan so you don't have to go through this again. Is there something you can add to prevent that?
You can do this and get back to feeling good! Take some time to revise your recovery plan so you don't have to go through this again. Is there something you can add to prevent that?
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Getting sober is difficult. Life throws us curve balls, and we want the immediate checkout from reality. But coping by drinking is a dangerous tool. Keep trying until it sticks. That’s really all you can do.
All of my relapses started with a single thought: "I could..." It wasn't even that I wanted to; just the idea that I could go to the store, etc...I would let that thought instantly turn into "I'm going to..." and it was over with, I was gone.
Today, "I could" is a huge flashing neon danger sign in my mind. The only right response today is "No, you can't." Debate closed. Next order of business.
Happy to see you back and fighting!
Today, "I could" is a huge flashing neon danger sign in my mind. The only right response today is "No, you can't." Debate closed. Next order of business.
Happy to see you back and fighting!
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