jepgy

I'm 22, it's been 3 months since I drank alcohol. I relapsed tonight and I know that I will regret tomorrow, what should I do ?

ScottFromWI

Welcome to SR jepgy. I would suggest you stop drinking now and get some rest, maybe drink some water too. The sooner you stop the better.

Dee74

hi jepgy

what had you been doing to stay sober?

D

J50

Why did you drink tonight?

Part of the recovery plan is to identify tools to help you to not drink and build a life without alcohol.

What did you do during those 3 months to work on you and your plan?

wynwrights

What should you do?

Just now, and if you’re still awake, you shouid stop drinking alcohol, drink some water, have more to hand, and then go to sleep. Tomorrow, you should eat well as soon as you can face it and keep drinking water. Than, when you feel better, you can think about why you relapsed, because this doesn’t need to me any more than exactly that.

My very best to you.

time2shineagain

Welcome to SR! Put down the booze, get some sleep then start working on a plan of how you're going to stay sober. There's loads of reading on this site and tonnes of supportive people. Glad to have you with us.

Delilah1

Welcome to SR, I'm glad you found us! Three months is a good amount of sobriety, what were you doing to stay sober during that time? Think back to right before you drank, and see what you can add in as an additional support.

Looking forward to seeing you on here!

jepgy

Me and my girlfriend broke up a few days ago. I know it's cliche. I saw her social media feed, going out and having fun with others, I felt alone and terrible. So I relapsed. To work my plan out, I didn't had a specific plan honestly I was jogging whenever I wanted to drink, but yesterday I just didn't care. I think I need to develop other kinds of strategies rather than just running. Thank you for all your support I feel less terrible now

soberdutchman36

Sorry to hear about the breakup. But drinking didn't help, did it? It never does. So as far as it being a coping mechanism, it sucks. It doesn't work and makes things worse.

Grief counselling might be a good idea.

PhoenixJ

Welcome.
For me- I use SR every day. Also AA meetings- they are free and it is socialising, I see my GP regularly for blood work and to monitor my depression, and a counselor - for CBT, to work out all the crap in my head..and how to cope with every day life.
Lastly- I remember the HALTS bit.
If I am Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (or thirsty) or Sad (or stressed)- I eat, do mindful breathing or go for a walk or journal, I go to a meeting, nap or hydrate, or talk to my counselor..I fix it or get help. I am always surprised how well these obvious but necessary things work.
Support to you.

oh and I journal and paint.

Nonsensical

Welcome to SR!

When my son was 10 months old he took 2 steps and then fell flat on his face.

Was he failing or learning?

He walks pretty good now. I think its because he got back up and tried again.

And again, and again, and again, until he got it right.

The things we can learn from children!

Rar

Hi Jepgy - I feel your sadness, regret and anguish. Today is my 2nd day after 112 days alcohol free. I stopped at 2 beers, but alcohol is alcohol when you've committed to being alcohol free. Hopefully, you put down the . beer last night and today you're embarking on an alcohol free day.