I found out i have melanoma and lost it

Recovery
#1

I found out i have melanoma and lost it. Drank a bottle of wine. It was a setback. I will be ok!!!!

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#2

Setbacks happen, glad you know it!

What made it click for me: when I sense I'm in that relapse mode and am looking for something to take away the pain. I think "what's the goal of this mindset/behavior" I try to completely forget about any past circumstances and think only of my thoughts and actions in the moment and really think... what do they say about my goal right now. Once I realized it was suicide, that was the wakeup call I needed.

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#3

Umm not to be a :cucumber:, however did the bottle of wine cure it or temporarily make it worse?
I asked cuz I got the same diagnosis. I'm just trying to figure the easy way out if there is one.

#4

Do you have a sponsor?

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#6

I just completely lost it. I’m doing better now. I’ll get through this with God and prayers. Thank you everyone for responding. We’ll all get through this!!!!

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#7

Made it worse.

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#8

No I don’t but an ex bf came over and stayed with me. Thank God for him.

#9

Love your response. Thank you!

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#10

@ell240941 Love you dearly however did we learn anything from it?

#11

Yep!!!! It didn’t help at all after the whole bottle was drank.

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#12

No I didn’t. I was in complete shock. I went to the nearest drive through and bought the wine. I’ve had my surgery. Pray they got it all and haven’t drank since. I’m going to be alright. Thank you for reaching out

#13

That’s a lot to hold, and it’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed. Just remember, one choice doesn’t erase all the progress you’ve made.
Try to be kind to yourself right now. You’re still moving forward, still worthy of grace, and still capable of finding strength in the midst of this. Keep taking things one step at a time. Here to support you. :heart:

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#14

Thank you for your kind, encouraging words. I haven’t drank since. Trying really hard to hold onto the word of God. He has a plan for me. Take care!! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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#15

I went thru a similar experience in 2012. Melanoma followed by surgery and a year of Interferon iv and injections. I went off the rails and didn’t make it back into recovery until 2021. I’ve been cancer free, but the shock and fear rocked my world. Wishing you all good scans for the next 3-5 years…ODAAT

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#16

That's deep thanks for the advice

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