Relapse

I screwed up this weekend. And I dispise myself for it. I chose to be lax with my actions and chose to think that AA and my sobriety wasnt needed.

What are some good steps for moving on and keeping strong mentally? Ill be hitting AA today.

I could use some prayers today as I am pretty depressed. Any scripture you feel helped you would be appreciated too :metal:t4:

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Definitely got prayers for ya but also keep hitting meetings even online ones are good too jus stay focused and give it to GOD he is Much Needed

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:pray: to you starting sobriety again I have the Phoenix app. Now called new form for meetings key things that keep me sober are basically just learning in anyway shape or form, 2nd if I fup again it’s 7 months at least jail. Do you have any one to keep you accountable? I’m 5.5 months sober and still get depressed but things are still better than before. Keep thinking of the bad stuff of when you were drinking.

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Thank you! I’m hoping to get back on track, one day at a time. I’ve recently found myself closer to god and hoping that he continues to push me to be better!

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Thank you! I’ll have to look into that app. I don’t really have anyone right now to do that but I’ve been attending meetings and meeting new people and being open for a sponsor. Proud of you for doing well and getting that far :muscle:t4:

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I had to use the tools i learned in AA to maintain continuous sobriety, one day at a time. I learned these tools working with a person that worked the 12 steps before me. Working the steps, in order, is such a freeing experience and the promises on pages 84-84 do cone true.

If i could get and stay sober on sheer prayers, good, thoughts, and self will i would have. I tried and failed. I had to walk into a room of sober people to do what they did, because they have what I want.

This rewuired me to have the humility and courage to ask for help in the rooms, and for guidance from a sponsor to work the steps. I got phone numbers handed to me for when I felt funky. That means I had to pick up the 1000 pound phone, and actually dial those phone numbers so I was talked off a ledge.

These and some other simple actions for a complex person like me have helped fix my stinking thinking that a drink will solve the problems in front and all around me. I had to be so desperate to make these changes. I hope you find the gift of desperation and make these changes.

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If you need someone to talk to I can give you my number that helps me as well

You didn’t fail, you’re still fighting. It takes guts to admit it. Let this be a reset, not a reason to give up.

Your a fighter and you can win don't give up on yourself it takes courage to admit fault. Keep doing meetings and get a sponsor and work the steps obviously your not able to quit on your own and there is no shame in coming back to the rooms and asking for help.You can do this .

Now you know. And now is all that matters

How you holding up buddy

You have got to believe and ne honest. Your already willing.

I suggest trying the NewForm app! It has helped me so much in my recovery journey (on Memorial Day I’ll have 18 months)! NewForm hosts so many virtual and in-person meetings ranging from exercise to art to music to recovery focused meetings! I have met so many good people and made some really great friends on the NewForm app. The opposite of addiction is connection!