Relapsed over the weekend... don't what happens next... but it all feels so hopeless at this point
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Sorry to hear that, Jacob, a lot of us have been where you are. All you can do is shake it off and don’t pick up, and for sure don’t beat yourself up over it. It’s not hopeless. Seek help from where you we’re getting it when you were staying sober.
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I'm here with you man. Relapsed Wednesday
With nearly 30 years of using some type of substance nearly every single day except for those days I decided to stop 
I have so many relapses I can't count. Stopped calling them relapses at some point in my younger years and just called it " not ready " I learned later on ( but still struggle with ) self forgiveness and not being extremely hard on myself is a huge part of moving forward. Sober now over 7 years from drugs and alcohol but I still have other issues I now view as " bad " habits. Poor moods, feeling ungrateful, at times, frivolously spending money. The list goes on. Fact is no matter what anyone else says, if or when I do not at least lighten up on myself for what I see as failure I get stuck in a crazy loop which never ends.So, even though I know these words may only help a little if any at all please take it from someone with a lifetime of experience. You are NOT a failure. No matter what your brain or inner voice tells you. Just the simple fact you acknowledge being sober and clear minded. Maybe even there for others when you can is important puts you miles ahead and truly does mean you are chosen to understand things others simply may not. I hope this helps you in some small way. You are never alone in your struggles. It only seems that way sometimes.
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Don’t call it a relapse. Call it a slip and keep it moving. Don’t give up on yourself!!!!! One thing that helps me MAJORLY is to think about it all the way through the end (AKA Play the tape all the way out). It helps me remind myself I’m doing something different today! You’ve got this!!
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Please don’t beat yourself up too bad I relapsed after 10 years . We just start over. I hate that I did that but I hate whatever trigger had control of me and worked to get rid of that. I might not have the right words but know I’m rooting for you
Don’t feel hopeless. Feel human bc we are imperfect beings and make poor choices sometimes. Pick yourself up. Don’t beat yourself up. Sh!t happens, the wrong circumstances are presented to you, whatever and we slip. Be good to yourself, forgiving of your slip and work for your sobriety again. You’ve done it before. You can do it again💪
Nope! Hopeless is a feeling that will pass, replace it with grit n determination to stay the course with us! 
