Dealing with relapse
Give yourself credit for the progress you have made and
Move on!
Take a moment to recognize and celebrate the progress you have made so far. It’s important to give yourself credit for the hard work and dedication you’ve put in. Once you’ve acknowledged your achievements, embrace the next steps and continue moving forward. Remember that growth is a journey, and each accomplishment, no matter how small, is a valuable part of your path.
Types of Relapses & Stages
The emotional relapse
The emotional relapse stage
In the emotional relapse stage, you may begin to fail to cope with your emotions healthily. Instead, you may bottle up your feelings, isolate from others, deny that your problems exist, and neglect your self-care.
The mental relapse
The mental relapse stage
The mental relapse stage may be battling cravings and secretly thinking about ways to relapse. Minimizing the negative consequences of and seeking out opportunities
The physical relapse
The physical relapse stage
The physical relapse stage involves the final action of actually relapsing, which can quickly proceed to a full-blown relapse, where you feel that you have little to no control.