When you guys feel like your relapsing what’s the best thing to do? Because I’ve tried everything 
I keep my mind busy, my body busy. I got so much done in my first 30 days, I couldn’t keep a long enough list of to dos. I read, anything I could get my hands on. I lived on here…i talked to everyone I could on here. I became defiant. I told that little voice in my head to “f@/* off… I was sober yesterday and I will be sober today! End of story”
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I’ve been looking on YouTube at videos on addiction and how the brain works ! I’m going to try it thanks for advice x
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I used to have a big problem with lying. Many of us did. One of the terrible character traits of being an alcoholic. Early on in meetings, I had to practice telling the truth. It just wasn’t in my nature not to fib about something, no matter how insignificant…So I declared the tables at the meeting as being sacred ground. Meaning no lie would come out of my mouth there. If I felt the urge to embellish my story, exaggerate or one up someone, I stayed silent & listened. Even if I wasn’t ready for thorough honesty… I respected those around the table for theirs. It worked for me. And in time, I broadened that circle of honesty to include family, friends, work and eventually with everyone everywhere. Baby steps sometimes 
6 months sober, early recovery usual breakup after 8 years…lapsed today …a month after rehab i feel like shit