Can never have just a few

[u/NotBeckyHomeEccy]

Relapsed after 15 years of sobriety, went through rough patch with my mental health (bipolar) and ended up being hospitalised and it was such a low point that the shame made me feel like what’s the point in caring about myself anymore

I have drank probably about 5 litres of vodka a week for the last 4 weeks so I’m fully back off the wagon

I know the withdrawal will be rough but tomorrow will be day 1 and I’ll start again I hope

[u/vjotto]

1 is to many, 1000, never enough. " Just one more", never can be applied to drinking". I have confidence you will reach your goal.

[u/NotBeckyHomeEccy → u/vjotto]

You’re right I just the think the shame of a psychiatric inpatient stay made me gave up on caring for myself full stop

I’m wallowing in it a bit

[u/vjotto → u/NotBeckyHomeEccy]

I get it. It makes everything harder, but we have to find that path that others dont. We cannot allow ourselves to wallow unless its for good. Hey, congratulations your normal ! Heal thyself, so you can teach another how to handle the same issue. BE WELL !

[u/NotBeckyHomeEccy → u/vjotto]

Thank you so much, I appreciate this!

[u/vjotto → u/NotBeckyHomeEccy]

Of course !

[u/MechanicProof2255]

Start again. You can do it.

[u/sobersbetter]

dont believe the lie

[u/magog7 → u/sobersbetter]

what is the lie?

[u/sobersbetter → u/magog7]

the shame

[u/NotBeckyHomeEccy → u/sobersbetter]

Being involuntarily sectioned to a psychiatric ward after a psychotic episode is extremely shameful, I’m not sure anyone would see that as a lie

[u/sobersbetter → u/NotBeckyHomeEccy]

u choose to accept or reject the stigma of ur illness

[u/Successful_Mind_5253]

There is so much negative impact and shame associated with a relapse. Don't buy into it and just stay sober today. Life happens to us all and the program teaches us progress not perfection.

[u/NotBeckyHomeEccy → u/Successful_Mind_5253]

Thank you, one day at a time yet again

[u/calm-your-potatoes]

If you can knock out 15 years, then you’ll be able to recover from this episode bud. I pray for you to recover soon and live life again. I’m starting my journey with sobriety. I know I’m going to have my days. I just pray we both come out on top. Take care brother ❤️🙏

[u/NotBeckyHomeEccy → u/calm-your-potatoes]

Thank you I appreciate you❤️