E154: Keep Coming Back. Relapse is Not the End
The back and forth cycle is frustrating and depressing and it can feel like you’re never going to figure it out. It also really hurts our self-esteem, which makes it even harder to not drink. This topic came up in one of my meetings this week and I want to share why it’s important to keep trying. In this episode, I am covering 3 things that may be keeping you stuck in the back and forth struggle and 3 reasons why you can’t give up.
What to listen to next:
E144: self-sabotage and perfectionism
E149: alcohol and the nervous system
E42: is relapse a part of recovery
E91: do you want to be sober or do you want to drink without the consequences?
E66: what increases our risk of relapse
E86: why helping others helps you stay sober
E110: 5 Reasons People Relapse and What to do About it
E99: Why We Can Never Drink Again (Neuroplasticity and Permanent Changes)
E97: why we keep believing it’ll be different this time
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