I have been thinking about relapses lately and i don’t see them as failures to be honest, because in my opinion even if you relapse, lets say, after 6 months of being sober, it still wont take away those 6 clean months. And as long as you get up and start again, you will only have those relapses, instead of years and years of constant abuse.
I was sober for 2 months, then relapsed for a whole month, now trying again. Yeah, it sucked that i went back, but i am still proud of those 2 months i didn’t drink, soinstead of 3 months drinking i only have 1. And my mind is already in a different place than 3 months ago, so i am more ready and willing to try again.
What are your views on relapses? Maybe i am being too optimistic about this?
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never relapesed so cant have a view . if you give AA a phone try and get to a meeting makes it easier best of luck stay safe
I can tell you about relapses. It’s not that you should shame yourself or go into a depression because it happened, but not taking ownership of a relapse and understanding it’s not ok, then you’re doomed to repeat the same cycle over and over until alcohol or drugs ultimately win the battle. Telling myself with every fiber of my being that relapse is not an option this time has not only helped me be strong when I’ve had a craving and the wolf was growling “feed me”, but it’s helped me release my inhibitions about never having a drink again and the huge life change that’s comes with that commitment!
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