Had a full year of sobriety under my belt and relapsed a couple months ago thinking i could totally handle 1 drink. Or 1 joint. Within 2 weeks i was back into daily usage. Today is my day 1 of sobriety and i feel like ive hit rock bottom
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I've been there. Don't beat yourself up about it. Put the bat down. You got this. It's definitely a struggle, but God will always see you through. Stay positive my friend
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You can expect to white knuckle your way through sometimes but you gotta be patient with yourself. Be proud of every day sober you achieve. No one gets any sober time without having their first day. I struggled for 20 years before I finally made my mind up to embrace recovery
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Unfortunately relapse is very often part of our recovery. I had over 13 years of sobriety and relapsed for about a year and a half. I sometimes am angry with myself about the relapse and sometimes beat myself up about it, but I’m a work in progress. Keep working on it. You can do this. And remember, today is the only day you need to worry about. 
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I relapse don't give up and don't beat yourself up we're not perfect
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A relapse is a slip it doesn't define. Trust me and to be honest it has hit me 3 times.
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Lightly the last two days I've been drinking everyday at least 6 Acres every day for the last 2 years I need for it I'm getting up in age and I don't need to be doing this to myself
Wow thank you guys. I spent a lot.of time beating myself up over it. I still kinda am.
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@jenny267748 Welcome home. Did we learn anything from this adventure? GAWD I hope so. You CAN NOT do this by yourself. If you try to do it again, by yourself, you'll be destined to fail. If you fail to plan you plan to fail.
We are here for you. I wish you luck.
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I had over 6 years sober and then went back out for over 6 years. I’m on day 46. You’ve got this. Lean on sober, likeminded people. We’re the only ones who really understand anyway.
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You Actually didn't RELAPSE. YOU MADE A CONSCIOUS DECISION TO DRINK
Welcome back! I’m glad to see that you’re on day one instead of not trying to come back at all. I’m rooting for you.
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Thank you for that
Glad you are back, Jenny, and after only 2 weeks. Did you talk with anyone before you picked up after a year? I promised a lucid friend I'd talk with a friend or someone if I felt shaky and thought I could drink "normally". I hope you talked/thought about what was going on in your life...it's important you learn from the relapse if there is anything to learn. Take care...
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Get
Back
Up!
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Don’t look back! Ypu are awesome❤️
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I've had relapses and lapses. Being back is the most important thing. Recovery is the goal. No shame need be there. Accept being a human. Love yourself and know you're loved.
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It helped me to write down my date. Stuck with it
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I did talk to someone close to me and, unfortunately, was encouraged to try and see if I could just have ONE
Hey, I just want you to know that slipping up doesn’t erase all the progress you’ve made. What matters most is that you’re still here, still trying, and that takes real strength. Be kind to yourself , recovery isn’t about perfection, it’s about resilience. One moment, one day at a time. You’ve got this, and I’m proud of you for not giving up.
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