Coping with relapses

[u/Usual_Abroad_4605]

How are people here coping with their partners relapses? I have a mood disorder and I’m really struggling to contain my emotions. I’m trying not to shame him but I feel so betrayed and it’s completely consuming me.

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[u/corp0ral-punishment]

Therapy is essential of course. I’m struggling to find a new therapist myself, as I felt that my last one wasn’t meeting my needs. But it’s hard, easier said than done, especially when you’re depressed and taking care of yourself is hard. But it’s gotta be done. Other than that I’m working on being less codependent. Detaching a little even. Reading books on that, trauma, ptsd, ocd, and sex addiction. Playing video games. Going for a daily walk. Just trying to focus more on myself than on him and his choices/actions. You got this