Relapse

[mrmertens]

Relapsed last night and I feel so depressed now. Was clean for almost a month and I blew it. I have a drug test in a little over 2 weeks and I feel really worried about not passing it. Had an anxiety attack when I got home and almost went to ER, but I stuck it out. Please pray for another chance to commit myself heart and soul to the Lord.

 

[If Not For Grace]

Relapse is often part of the recovery process. It will serve no purpose to beat yourself up over a poor choice. Learning from your mistake however, is priceless.

Each day (or moment for that matter) is a chance to begin again. Carpe Diem.

Addiction is 3 fold; Physical, Mental & Spiritual as is recovery. In order to achieve recovery ALL 3 must be addressed.

You must be willing to do different (make changes) IF you want to have a life that is different than the one you have while using. Understand from the get-go you will be resistant to change and pray to become willing.

You must establish new habits. Change your playgrounds and playmates. Taking yourself out of old environments helps you make changes. It will be uncomfortable at first, which is why I recommend joining a support group. Go there and listen and learn. Those who have gone BF you can give you insight and share experiences that will help you on your journey. It is also a place where you can make new friends and be welcomed if you will join in their social activities.

Keep an open mind. If you change your thoughts, your emotions and behaviors will soon follow. You do not even have to pray for another chance, it was given the moment you woke up today. All you have to do is receive it.

When we get busy, we get better. The first order of business is to begin. Now is the time.

 

[SMA12]

Relapsed last night and I feel so depressed now. Was clean for almost a month and I blew it. I have a drug test in a little over 2 weeks and I feel really worried about not passing it. Had an anxiety attack when I got home and almost went to ER, but I stuck it out. Please pray for another chance to commit myself heart and soul to the Lord.

Praying for you

 

[biddles96]

Dear mrmertens,
I am praying for you right now. I have never heard a story of anyone who battled addiction, -who didn't relapse once, twice or a million times! In fact, all Christians while we live on this earth-in these sinful bodies- will ALways struggle with sins of our flesh, -until Jesus comes to take us to heaven!
WhatEver you do, -do NOT
be overwhelmed with guit because you stumbled. God forgave you immediately as you prayed.[bless and do not curse]
Just forget about it and start anew the next day. Satan tries to keep us in a trap of feeling so horrible when we mess up, that it's a downward spiral. Recovery may be a process over time: -you'll go three steps forward & two steps back. But if you[bless and do not curse]
just keep getting up and don't give up, and rely on God's forgiveness, you will be moving forward!
God knows your heart, that you want to commit yourself to Him. and that makes Him totally happy!
Of COURSE, He will give you another chance! He will NEVER stop giving you chances.
(take it from me.�&#56842 -ChrissyR

 

[mrmertens]

Thanks you so much for your prayers and inspiring responses. Been doing better since this post was made. Hope you all stay well and God continues blessings upon us