Anyone just have that voice that tells you that you can just use in moderation?? That voice tells me that I was just faking my addiction and that I could go back to using and be fine. My last relapse really let me recognize that voice inside me. That addict side of my brain will not win!
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Yes!! I definitely had that voice and I listened to it and it just led me to multiple relapses that kept escalating to the point where now if I hear it, it just sounds ridiculous because I just know better haha. It’s pretty sad how bad it got before I stopped listening to that voice but you’ve definitely got it! Don’t let it win because it’s just your stupid addictive brain trying to justify and get you into trouble!!
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I swear that voice is so powerful sometimes. This time around I was able to recognize it. That is the most arrogant side of me. That voice thinks it knows better. I think the longer I stay sober, the louder that voice gets. Like I can relax on my recovery cuz I’m the longest I’ve been sober in almost 10 years. Addict brain is wild. One day at a time 
I’m really glad I’m not alone with this! 
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It’s extremely powerful!! It sucks, our own brains are literally our worst enemies and they’re very tricky and just always there haha. I relaxed once because I did all the recovery stuff and I was feeling wonderful and invincible and like I finally got this and then idk what happened, I just took a drink because I “knew” I could handle it now and it was one of the worst relapses I’ve ever had. So definitely just one day at a time and never relax!! lol. Gets exhausting at times but you’re definitely not alone! 
