Relapse

Struggling Help
#1

I'm so disappointed in myself for slipping back into these behaviors that I know are going to take me right back to where I worked so hard to get away from. What do I do? I cant tell my support system or I will not be able to leave my program when I'm supposed to in 2 months

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#2

Seems so frustrating but it can really be a transition stage and whether it’s this time or another, you WILL at some point kick past this and thrive. But recovery can be elusive and evasive. Keep on waking up and walking

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#3

We need to be rigorously honest to keep this disease at bay. The behavior of not telling your support system for self gain is addict behavior. You may need more time to save your life. This isn’t easy but if you are honest and do it right, then you have the opportunity to live a great life.

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#4

Let it breathe no situation is on tolerable for us we've been through so much hang in there

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#5

STELLLLA! You caught yourself slipping and now it's time to re-correct. Be honest with everyone and get back on track. Don't get caught up in your head. Actions are what's going to keep you going. Good luck! You got this

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#6

I knew someone same spot and they didnt say anything for a while but ended up xomming out and telling the house.they found more support than ever.do what u think is right

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#7

I sent you a friend request so we can talk

#8

Honesty is the best policy. Seems to me that you won’t be able to leave because you need to stay longer.

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#9

just be truthful to yourself. stay tru to yourself and within. think about what is truly happening~ you’ve relapsed and it’s always going to be a loosing game. our thinking is f cked up:/ Do you want to participate in your life :yin_yang: stay balanced all in moderation.

#10

Never was any good with acknowledging my dark passenger and always surprised when he wanted to steer which was often over 30 years - I don't have any answers just empathy and well wishes

#11

Don’t live in dishonor,…. If you’re dishonest with others, then you’ll be living in dishonesty with yourself. Dishonesty is how we live in our addiction, it’s front and center to our addictive behavior. You need to forgive yourself and not worry about what others might or might not think, just forgive yourself and be grateful for having the wisdom and strength to be honest! And deal with the repercussions of your actions and reward yourself as you continue to grow while handling (not dealing with) the consequences of your forgivable mistakes. Remember recovery is about growth!
Hang in there you’ll be a better you by living in honesty. :bouquet:🫶🏻

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#12

Ditto Bill40!

#13

Honesty is always the best policy. Even if you fool everyone else you won't be able to fool yourself because you will always have that hanging over your shoulder.

Remember that we deal with alcohol and or other drugs; cunning, baffling and powerful. Without help, it is too much for us. But there is One who has all the power. That one is God. May you find Him now.

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#14

I am not sure what your situation is, but for me personally, if I hold onto a lie, the secret will eat at me. I suggest honesty and trying to just keep in in the day. If you had a relapse, you may need more time in the program. If that isn’t an option, I would try an outside support group.(AA,NA, Smart). For me it’s AA. Find a sponsor and be honest with them. No one will judge you. Most people do not get sober/clean in their first attempt. So don’t beat yourself up.

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