Well I was doing good but I relapsed 
and now I don’t know what to do anymore
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Evaluate deeply what causes the relapse. What was your trigger? When you can figure that out you gain awareness and how to avoid it again. Get back on the horse and try again. Learning about yourself is part of the process
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Relapse is a part of recovery. It’s ok. You’re going to be ok. Don’t give up!
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Well,, pick your self up dust your self off and start all over again, you'll do fine, I did that more than I can count, then I started working the steps ,putting a day together, then I turned around and I had lots of days, thats how it works...love you
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Good morning Stella!!!! Nobody’s perfect. Relapse is part of some people recovery. They learn by their mistakes you can to. It’s hard for people to get it on the first second or third try. You came back that’s all that counts. Do you know what they say about the only requirements for this is that you have a desire to quit drinking and using drugs. We are all here for the same thing HELP. I may have a few years but I still need help I’m not perfect. We are all one big happy family helping each other with the issue that we all have. Just keep doing what you’re doing asking for help I’m working the program. Go to meetings find a sponsor talk about things. That’s all we need to do
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Thought my middle name was relapse I did so often - back on day 3 - I was in the fetal position 2 days with shame and guilt blanketing me so much empathy- why not this time being the charm for both of us?
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Me to Stella. Don't feel bad. You're not alone.
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Falling down is one thing, staying down is a choice. Go to meetings, get phone numbers, get a sponsor. No one said it was going to be easy, but recovery is worth it.
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Stella, my advice is to read the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous. The first 164 pages were written for you and I to read and learn about what is wrong with us when it comes to drinking and using. Once you read it then you’ll want to get a sponsor. Then your sponsor will guide you through the 12 steps. Then we work thoughts step daily for the rest of our lives all while living a blissful beautiful sober life and helping the next addict who still suffers but wants to get sober.
For me I had to stop beating myself up for the mistakes I made in the past and start telling myself I’m a good person. I found my God of my understanding and I’m grateful for that knowledge and compassion my God gives. Without it I’m back in the ditches and this time I’ll be dead. Down to my last straw. Mental health is a huge factor in our disease. Eating healthier and exercising is a must. Remember easy does it. I’m not saying to take on all this at once. Pick one or two of these items and start working them with all your energy. Then add one more thing as you feel it’s right. There’s no right way to recovery as long as your working towards a spiritual progress and not spiritual protection.
Thank you for sharing.
Easy does it
One day at a time
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Hey Stella, how are you doing? I hope today is a good day.
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I’m doing way better today thanks so much 
You can get back to it Stella!
Good advice!
Hi Stella, we all stumble. There is no shame. It is 1 day at a time. I'm new here and I like it. The open platform works for me. I also like AA. Use them and move forward.
I have to add Stella is my sisters name, as was my Mothers.
Good luck better days are ahead. Reach out anytime
Don’t drink don’t use. You fell, that’s life, getting back up is living. Get going
Get back up!
You shouldn’t give up in anyways , just be strong and keep doing what you have been doing good sweetheart...
you know in your heart what would be best for you 
stay strong & never give up! as long as you do that and work at it with all your heart, you’ll get it.
I feel your pain. I had a really scary experience that seemed very real but was completely in my head! And today I’m either going to prison or nothing. Omg it sucks