I relapsed after 454 days of sobriety, but I feel okay. I am grateful that it happened so fast, and that no one got hurt. I was sick in bed with the flu, and drank too much NyQuil on purpose. Two bottles to be exact. It was careless of me, but I don’t feel like a failure, nor do I feel like drinking again. It genuinely feels like I just made a mistake, and that now I have to take the steps to be more careful from now on. Not only with what medications I use, but to be more honest with myself when those impulsive thoughts arise. I will begin going to more meetings, and I should have been praying more than I have been. I stand firm on my commitment to sobriety, I will never forget where I came from, and I’m so grateful for the life that I have now. This slip up will not set me back. 
2 bottles of Myquil?
Been there, done that sort of thing.
It's amazing the things we'll do, innit?
Don't feel shame or remorse. You're back now. Right?
Good for you. Way to get back into sobriety.
Wow. That’s crazy. Your probably lucky your alive. Get back on that sobriety train.
This is where I hate counting days of sobriety. Yes you took meds you should not have in excess. But it’s not back to day one it’s an exception to long journey of recovering. Recovery is not a linear concept, it has hills and valleys. This is a pothole on your road not a restart. You have done such a great job. Keep your head up high and learn from it. What can you do next time to avoid this. Then it becomes a learning experience. And that is recovery in itself learning to be our best self. You’re awesome and you got this!
I was wondering if I relapsed, would I have to start the count all over again??
You went 454 days so you’ve proven to yourself that you can go long stretches. I’m a five day newbie so what do I know.. lol.
But I hope to get to where you were..
Well I relapsed soon after picking up a 15year chip. Hod will I will have 9 months this month !!
I think if you were sick and not feeling well no matter how much nyquil you drink it's not the same. If you were feeling 100% you wouldn't of done it. My point is you didn't lose you time give yourself some grace. One day at a time❤️
Glad you're still with us. It happens.
I only buy alcohol free cough medicine and mouthwash. Limit the cough medicine because even a regular dose has made make me feel weird and I wanted more before it was time. But, stopped myself.
I love your honesty! For me absolute honesty with everyone & especially myself is the foundation of my sobriety & emotional sobriety. That’s what step 1 is for me.
You got this😊
Did the NyQuil have alcohol in it? If not, may not really be a “relapse”. I have eaten in excess in my sobriety….is that a “relapse”. You had 454 days. It’s tough relapsing, I have done it…by drinking a 5th of vodka!! Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Love this! Nice recovery after a slip for sure, thanks for sharing.
Was Nyquil your drink of choice? In active addiction, were you hiding empty bottles of Nyquil in your neighbors garbage - tobhide your consumption? I'm going to assume no.
Do whatever gives YOU peace of mind though. Did you err in judgment? Perhaps, I don't know. If the directions tell me to take 2 advil.. I take 4 routinely. I want it to work... because MY REAL DANGER LURKS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. Alcohol. If I'm suffering from an ailment/sickness/injury for a prolonged period of time... I naturally start seeking relief. Alcohol was the solution to ALL OF MY PROBLEMS. So the way that I see it is different than some....
I don't destroy my teeth because I want vicodin. I'm not going to eat 6 pans of tiar misu because I want Alcohol. And I'm not going through 2 bottles of Nyquil because I want to go to the strip club.
My point? Give yourself a break. Take stock of your motive carefully. We're you seeking to repeat old behaviors and avoid emotions, or were you sick, and just wanted relief..
You don't have to die on a cross to keep your sobriety date.
Welcome Back!!
It happens. Sounds like you know where you went wrong and are right back on the horse. Good for you!
100% what this guy says.
Well said John
Welcome back:pray:
The sin isn’t in the falling… but the failure to rise..  welcome back.