Was two days away from a whole year. Just two days… Now the counters back to zero. Today is gonna be a mentally hel day. Any advice on how to try and keep my head up today and the bext couple days? I know I can do it, since i already have once, but with this reset, its totally taken the wind out of my sails
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Yes! You've done it before! That's the right mindset. Taking care of yourself is the main priority right now. Whatever it was that triggered you should be remedied another way. Keep sharing as it helps others that are going through similar situations.
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It happend. Move on. Now get up and keep going on your sober streak. 
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Shaun, I was a chronic relapser for decades. We learned from our mistakes and move forward. I’m here if you wanna talk or have any questions.
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Don't beat yourself up, jump up and make it 1 day at a time
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Be kind to yourself. 
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I was at 19 months when I relapsed, the most clean time I have ever had and I was proud that I had made it that far. I could never get more than a month before that. I got right back to a meeting the next day, talked with my sponsor, and let them love me back like they had before and now my support group and recovery are stronger than I could have dreamed for. Maxci is right, be kind to yourself, we are addicts our normal state is high. Living clean is very abnormal for us. Keep yourself surrounded with people who are working the steps and can help you stay on track.
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One reset does not erase the work you’ve done. Focus on today, stay close to support, drink water, eat, rest your mind, all the things that help you to bounce back. You already proved you can build time. Let's build it again 
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What Crissy said, focus on today. Eat that chocolate, treat yourself because you deserve and need the win. Watch tv. Run or squats. How did you fall? Last time I fell it was probably kombucha for me.
Every day is day one, congratulations on today!
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You did it before I know you can do it again! You’ve got this stay strong and busy!
I relapsed a handful of times. We all got to remember the devil is always waiting for us to fail. I would suggest A.A.. Get sober friends. Trust in the Lord.
You need to give yourself a pat on the back for literally making it just shy of a year. It’s not easy. Everybody here knows that. But, your body thanks you, your mind thanks you. That is a huge feat. Brush yourself off and start over. By all means don’t get down on yourself. I know where you’re coming from. I’ve relapsed many times. We got your back.
Shaun, I was a chronic relapser. I learned from each relapse. Then did better and went farther. 16 years of sobriety.
I’m here if you want to talk or have any questions
Yes it will take the wind from your sails. But in spite of oneself get out of that constant ego bashing of one self and do what yiu need to do for you one day at a time to stay sober just for the day. It is not u common close to a 1 or 2 years to relapse. It is very normal for us to use. Get to allot or meetings and pray it will all come back asap and be stronger next tkme)
You ain’t lost all that time homie. Recovery is the rest our lives. For sure I absolutely feel everything u feeling. My longest was 9m and I imploded it. Seemed so upsetting and confusing at time but I had to adjust the plan bc I was pre-flighting for months. You have the program and thru it endless support. We’re safe now man. No more lying on floor screaming and crying ashamed and terrified bc we can’t tell anyone. Sounds like you already started that. Tell that little gremlin to go fk it self and bury it back in its hole. Stay connected, go extra meets, do NOT isolate…move on immediately. Struggle is a gift. Be proud. Be gentle. 
u got it. 
Just keep going it’s ok.
Aren't we hard enough on ourselves? Life isn't perfect and neither is recovery. Don't cut yourself short, you worked hard for those sober days. You earned it. Keep those days and keep counting. You learned what didn't work and now move forward with that lesson. Always here to talk if you need an ear. Best wishes, and don't give up on you. Ever.
~Peace