I’m so very disappointed in myself I drank and now

Mental Health
#1

I’m so very disappointed in myself I drank and now I feel like I should be punished

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#3

There is no reason to be thinking of any of that. It happens to many of us. I relapsed a handful of times even got up to eight months and then relapsed. You have nothing to be a shamed of. Just think of the reason why you did relapse and how you can try to avoid it happening again. Tomorrow is a new day, you can do this. :slightly_smiling_face:

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#4

There's no reason to be punished. You will simply start over tomorrow. Definitely learn from this and figure out what led you to relapse.

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#5

Hi Thomas. Instead of punishing yourself, be kind to yourself. Practice self care and empathy. Relapse is a part of the journey and does not equal failure. Love yourself so that you can keep putting one foot ahead. We're here for you.

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#6

Be kind to yourself. Forgive yourself. Get up and start over!

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#7

Thank you

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#8

Thank you for caring about a total stranger it means a lot

#9

I’m trying

#10

You're welcome

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#11

Bro, you've already punished yourself. If that was your goal, good job.

Now what are you going to do about it?

What are you willing to do about your problem?

You are on the right track simply by being honest and open.

I'm proud of you.

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#12

Identify what triggered you to drink and take action. We alcoholics have beaten ourselves up enough haven't we?
Use your relapse to be more determined to protect your sobriety with whatever it takes.
Dust yourself off and keep going

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#13

Hop back on the wagon friend.

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