Recently relapsed and was drinking for the last week

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#1

Recently relapsed and was drinking for the last week . I feel so horrible that I couldn’t stop and have been really anxious and sad

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#2

Relapse is a part of recovery. Just hop back up and try again. Just always remember why you're doing this.....if you don't have a reason to be sober, find one. Hold that reason tight.

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#4

This disease is a monster to beat. You can try again and mistakes happen. We're human! Don't beat yourself up. You can do this!

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#5

Don't beat yourself up. That is the disease trying to guilt trip you back into active addiction. You are human. The willpower will strengthen. The desire will burn brighter. A better life is still ahead. We are here for you.

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#6

It’s hard when the spiral feels stronger than your will. Just breathe today. Drink water. Get outside if you can. It might sound basic but I’ve tried this and it’s been SO beneficial. We’re here woth you!

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#7

What matters is you are here acknowledging your struggles and have the willingness to overcome it. Give yourself some grace and start working on recognizing what triggers you and ways to address them. When the thoughts of drinking start overtaking your mind what is something you feel you can do to successfully disrupt that thought pattern? I personally started journaling and on days I struggled would go back and read some of my worst and best entries as a way to remind myself why staying sober was important to me.

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