What's the best way to avoid relapse when you've been clean for over a year?

Have an accountability partner. a friend, a family member, a therapist, a youth leader, a listener, anyone who can check on you for updates and support you.

Relapses are normal parts of the healing process. The urges will only last for a little while. Try closing your eyes, say "5 more minutes", and after that do it again until the urges go away. Think "I've gotten so far, I don't want to reset the progress I've made". Try to distract your mind with something such as hobbies, exercise, watch a movie. You can actively talk to listeners here to get out what you need in order to stay somewhat healthy. Avoid hurtful situations that can trigger these urges, don't allow negativity in your life because you've come so far and you deserve to be happy. I hope this helped a little, good luck! I believe in you.

Avoid the thing you're clean from as much as possible. If you start feeling the urge to start again, distract yourself (with music, a movie, exercise, etc.) until that feeling goes away!

keep yourself distracted if you dont wanna relapse remind yourself constantly that you dont wanna fall back into old habits, stay away from people that are beginning to trigger you.

Keep a healthy and clean life style have at least two Hobbies to keep you distracted of these influences.

Try to find something that keeps you distracted, gives you energy and focuses your attention on it. For example, sports or a hobby which you enjoy doing can increase your mental health immensely. As soon as you start to feel that you may relapse, talk to a close friend who knows you and your situation and tell them how you feel. Set your emotions free in a way that can't hurt you, cry, scream, write your feelings down. Take a shower or a bath and try to stay calm. You are searching a permanent "solution" not a temporary which in the end, only makes you feel worse. You can go through this.

realise why you stopped in the first place, and then think of the reaction of your family and friends would be if you left this earth

One way to avoid a relapse is to contact someone you trust for support like a close friend, relative, therapist, or sponsor.

Face daily activities and join in events stay focused remember why you want a better life and keep pushing one foot in front of the other

Remind yourself how far you've come and think of all the reasons you stopped. Avoid triggers (images, conversations). try meditative and relaxing exercises.