Struggling with life. Divorce. Bipolar. Staying away from alcohol in hard situations. It’s the way I was taught to deal with things as a child. I go long periods of sobriety but if something tough happens, I end up back here.
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That’s good that you can maintain sobriety. You just have to focus and figure out the triggers and environment that makes you use again.
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That is a lot to deal with, Michelle.
( Understatement ).
Glad that you are here, reaching out.
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Bipolar as well. Alcohol can trigger more episodes. Just one more weight we don’t need. Sobriety culture is catching on so that’s good. Days, months and years sober are still something to be proud of. There’s others of us here to talk.
I was never able to get into therapy and stick with it until I got sober. This is one of the biggest benefits as it's a negative chain reaction for me. Tamping down hildhood trauma + alcohol/drugs = nothing good.
Sobriety as a whole has been very freeing in many ways for me
Please don't do this alone. Set your sober network up. Hit some women's AA meetings and make some sober friends
I understand it’s tough ..Sobriety in these situations are difficult. Meetings would help.
I hope you’re on meds for the bipolar if needed.
Your post sounds very familiar. Bipolar and alcoholism are very intertwined it seems....one can lead to the other. Either way you need to address which you think is behind your lapses. You definitely need medication if you are diagnosed bipolar. Otherwise, this will keep happening. If you are medicated and just struggle with relapses , I would go to physical and zoom meetings, I like SMART myself. And cognitive therapy based on dealing with triggers...I have the same issue. I can stay sober it's just something happens and I fly off the wagon. Medical detox is also great to start if need be. Understanding the cognitive reasoning behind your relapses is quintessential to avoiding them in the future. Good luck
Strength and Serenity
Praying for you sweetie