Well after almost 6 months of sobriety I relapsed. I knew it was coming for awhile but did not a thing to stop it. Drank for 3 days and today am feeling very down about myself. Worst of all I lost my expensive wedding ring and when my fiancé notices he’s going to be very upset. My dog also got sick while I was on my bender and not sure if she’s going to make it now. I just wish I could take it all back.
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That’s terrible.
I hope your dog is ok. Forget about the ring.
I’m glad you’re still alive.
Good thing you are back.
And yes relapses start way before the first drink. Maybe you will learn to ask for help as you feel your self in this situation next time.
Back to work right.
Just do the next right thing today.
ODAAT.
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maybe try a meeting get a good network round you so you can call someone who understands
theres a saying if you tried hard enough on your recovery that you did to get that buzz you prob wouldnt relapse wish you well back on that horse hold the reins a bit tighter
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That really sucks. As our addiction continues, the consequences tend to get worse. And it is impossible to take back. All you can do is focus on building a sober future. We are here to support you. 
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How are you doing today?
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message me if you need someone to talk to
we’ve all made big mistakes with our drinking/drugs - that’s why we’re here, Angelica. you’re not alone unless you chose to be that way
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Physically better. But depressed
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Sorry you’re feeling depressed. Is it because of stumbling? The time you had is not lost. You got right back up. That is good. Try to give yourself grace and take care of today. Glad you are feeling physically better. Hope your puppy is doing better too
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She is almost all the way better. I found my ring. I feel better. God is always looking out for me even when I make mistakes.
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I’m glad to read that things turned out better than expexted in the first place 
Maybe you would like to share some gratitude about it, gratitude is a powerful reminder why we stay sober
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Your “stinking thinking” might try to convince you that it “wasn’t that bad” because you found the ring and the dog is ok. Watch out for that kind of minimizing and denial. It was a hallmark of my alcoholism and is very common among us.
You also know that relapses do not come out of the blue - there is a period, sometimes a long one, sometimes just minutes, of disordered thinking or feeling about taking another drink. Nip that in the bud, in fact, nip it as soon as the shoots show above the ground. Being open and honest about feeling weak and powerless with those thoughts and feelings, in a group of people who understand, was a transforming experience for me. Voicing my crazy out loud and not being condemned for it, that was exactly what I needed to keep me growing my sobriety.
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I’m glad you found your ring and your dog is doing better.
You got lucky. Next time who knows. What your plan to keep getting your head to pillow sober?
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