Hopeless Alcoholic

[Dazercat]

Congratulations on your 10 days Rebecca

We love to celebrate milestones here.
ODAAT.

That first 10 days was the worst for me. That first month was no picnic either. But I learned tools and most importantly I learned to ask for help. And I learned relapse starts way before we take that first drink.

Just happen to have a thread for that too.

Stages of relapse

I read something today that I found very interesting and helpful. Thought Id share as it might help someone else become aware of when a possible relapse is about to happen: Most people completely misunderstand what relapse actually is. Everyone thinks relapse is when someone picks up a drink or a drug. But they’re wrong. Here’s why: Relapse starts weeks or months before someone uses It begins with poor self-care - not sleeping, not eating, isolating The physical use is just the final stag…