I always mess up 10-15 days in I hate myself

9 days sober and reset……

I’ve done the two-week-dance too, man. Just know that every day you’re sober you are teaching your brain new pathways.
Little tip: try something different. Check out some groups if you want to (there’s AA, but also tons of other sobriety groups). Or listen to sobriety podcasts. Or focus on self care. Or volunteering. Or read quit lit. Every time I relapsed I made a point to try something different until I figured out what worked best.
I’m cheering for you man- you can do this!!

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Is there anything in common every time u relapse? Try to work on what triggers u and address those things head on. Make sure u have a full support network when u do address those things though. U can do it....the fact u acknowledge it is a good step. Good luck and u can do it if u really want it. :slight_smile:

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Thank you.

I feel good for a few days then I have a off day where I’m feeling low.. I’ll sit in my living room and the only thing I can think about is how something to drink would make it all go away. I’ll pass by the gas station by my house and almost as if I’m on autopilot I’ll pull right on in

Don’t give up. Wanting to stop is a huge start! Give yourself some grace, pull up ur boot straps and keep going. We’ve all had multiple day ones. You CAN do it! You’re worth it :grin:

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All you can do is keep trying dude, a good start would be to find a different way home. Make it a habit to drive around the block instead of passing the gas station every day.

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