I relapsed and am too ashamed to tell anyone-what can I do?
Easylistener
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Nov 9, 2014
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It's always hard to face what you feel is failure. But you are in a process, and you are doing the best you can. Relapses are normal, and all it means is that you are fighting a battle and you took a blow. All you need is to pick yourself up again, and keep trying.
annathebel
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Nov 18, 2014
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I totally know this feeling. I've actually had this happen a few times...and surprisingly every single time, people weren't mad or ashamed of me at all, quite the opposite they were actually PROUD of me to come forward and reach out for help! The fact you can admit you are struggling is a HUGE sign of growth in anyone. Remember, a disease is a disease and not your fault! You aren't responsible for your disease, only your recovery:)
brightTouch58
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Jan 2, 2015
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you should never be ashamed to admit that you have fallen. No one has succeeded without having to fall a couple time. Knowing that you are not the only one should encourage you reach out for help,support and guidance
Sputnik
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Nov 12, 2014
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There is nothing to be ashamed of relapse as everyone tend to commit the same mistakes again. The first thing should be in your mind is to break off from its hold and be normal again.
nrigaud
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Oct 24, 2016
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Don't let it get to you. Everyone makes mistakes and that's perfectly okay. Just because you relapsed doesn't mean it's the end of the world, you just have to keep on going. If it helps, write down every day in a journal! But if it's a situation where you're continuously re-lapsing, know that there is absolutely no shame in telling anyone. It's a difficult thing to do and people will most likely be supportive of you, even if seems otherwise.
HerforU2580
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Oct 23, 2014
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No one is perfect we all make mistakes try not to let it get you down and get up what you were doing you will make it with a positive attitude
Anonymous
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Nov 9, 2014
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You don't have to tell anyone about a relapse until you are ready. If you are In a twelve step program however, telling your sponsor can not only be freeing but they can support you through the relapse.
Anonymous
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Nov 20, 2014
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Nothing to be ashmed about stay postive all will be good. Start again we all do mistakes dont we?....
Teirris
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Oct 25, 2014
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Just try your best to build up enough confidence that I know is hard to tell someone you love and trust to help you because if you don't you will be hurting yourself. For not getting the help you need and deserve. :D
joyfulForest37
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Nov 13, 2014
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the main thing is you know you have relapsed but the end result is pick yourself up brush yourself down and start again feeling positive you can go longer... do not beat yourself up over it as it will stop you going further it takes time sometime years to get clean/dry
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