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heartla
heartla

i went to rehab last July and i've been mostly sober through AA meetings and working the steps with my sponsor, however the last few weeks, i have found myself wanting alcohol again. i have a couple of drinks and then i feel guilty so i stop but i feel like this is going to lead back right to where i was drinking daily.  i'm scared.  How do i get back to where i was after rehab?  

Kate2155
Kate2155
Hi. I done the same thing for years. It really wore me out. It may or may not lead you right back but you will feel the same things again for sure. I can't tell you what to do, just share what I've done and I hope I'm done playing around.
Yard_Eggs
Yard_Eggs
Do what you did before - AA meetings, working with a sponsor, working on yourself.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
You might want to mention this to your sponsor and focus more on steps 4,5,and 6.

There is a reason why you are wanting alcohol again. Chances are it's something negative going on in your life that is causing anxiety or depression.

One of the biggest triggers, is holding onto guilt. When that happens to me, I forgive myself and then I let it go. You can google prayers online to help you with that, if needed.

Be kind to yourself....

God Bless
1is2many
1is2many
Find a way to be happy without the bottle. I hear serious danger signs in what is happening. Danger

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finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow
When you first got out of rehab how did you feel? Were you enjoying the sensation of change? That’s excitment for life. I have found that when I feel bored I get going. Do something different. Find a new hiking trail, go to a meetup group, library for a new book or to write. When we stagnate bad things happen. Remember that you deserve to be a healthy person. Envision a lifestyle that’s exciting for you.
gr8tful2be
gr8tful2be
Hi. My name is Dianna. ‘Mostly” sober means you’ve relapsed. You seem to be at a precipice. To live sober and free or die drunk. Learning to live sober ain’t easy but it’s totally doable. Be honest with your sponsor and draw on the strength of the fellowship. Have you asked a higher power for help?

Living sober is better than any high I ever had. I wish you Godspeed. Hugs
A.Taylor
A.Taylor
What was it that worked well for you in rehab? I agree that there is likely something in your life that is causing stress and or anxiety. Reaching out and talking to others in AA as well as your sponsor is a good place to start. Talk abut how you are feeling and as you get the words and feelings out of your head, I would venture a guess that you will hear the answers you need coming from yourself. You are worth.
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