Let Go and Be Free Podcast: Episode 76 (What to Do When You Have a Relapse)

A relapse could mean that you struggle with addiction (e.g., alcohol, food, drugs, etc.) or you have a relapse of dysfunction behaviors (e.g., lashing out, withdrawing, regressing, falling into codependent behaviors, etc.).

When you have relapse, assess what has happened:

• How do you feel?

• What went wrong?

• What did you do?

  • "I make a mistake" and not "I'm a mistake."

• Reach out for help:

  • Al-Anon or ACOA meetings

  • Contact a therapist

  • Attend a recovery program

• Use the skills and self-care tools you've been learning:

  • Meditate (here's a 10-minute meditation to help you)

  • Eat healthy, get sleep

  • Exercise

  • Write about your feelings

• Read through and apply the Twelve Steps to your life

You are not alone and you are worthy of love and happiness.

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