feeling really frustrated and angry with myself. I went out with some friends and drank way too much, like I always do. They went home and I stayed out with strangers, and I just feel really embarrassed about it. And worried, because I shouldn’t be putting myself in danger.
Im sorry to hear about ur relapse. Try to use this relapse tho as a learning tool. Take some time to figure out what went wrong and make some changes so that u prevent a relapse from occuring again. I know for myself, i couldnt be around anyone who used drugs or drank as it was too slippery a slope. Combined with mentally or emotionally not feeling well, it was a recipe for disaster.
Do ur friends know about u quitting alcohol? Maybe doing a sober activity with ur friends would be better
The most important thing is that you are ok… You pick your self back up and move forward… I am on day 4 this time and determined to break the deadly cycle . My last binge wine session this past week landed me in the ER with a head injury where I can’t recall how or where I fell… The people on this app are amazing and my heart goes out to you because I’m still upset crying over this past occurrence myself… this is what alcohol does it gets in your head and makes you feel like the worst person on earth and we are not. Sending hugs and focus on the day and move forward is helping me… I also took a video of myself the day after talking to myself that I needed to make a change or I will die… We know what we have and want to do
Hey
You fucked up. It’s ok. It’s what alcoholics do. We drink. You’re here now and you’re seeking sobriety. Right? It takes awhile for some of us to get use to the idea of sobriety. It’s terrifying!! What if I can’t do this? We keep trying. Our bodies and mind eventually get use to the idea. It will happen if you keep trying. Go easy on yourself. I don’t know anyone who shamed themselves into sobriety. Love yourself. Start again. Keep getting your mind and body use to the idea of sobriety.
We got your back if you’re willing.
Your safe, the embarrassment will pass. Maybe write down in a journal how your feeling right now and reflect on it in a few days? It can be used as a reminder in future.