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Does anyone have advice on relapsing? I was doing great for days, then this morning I fell into bad patterns which added on more irrational thoughts. Now I feel like I am back to square one.

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10minwlkr

Were you taking meds and changed recently?

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jwhitleyjr in reply to 10minwlkr

No meds.

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LookingUp8

I don’t know exactly what works well for you. When I feel like I fall off the wagon with something, I do what I tell my kids to do....forgive myself and realize it can be a good thing if I learn from it and use that to move forward. Most people have moments of relapse. It’s ok. You’re not at square one if you learned something. Keep going❤️

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jwhitleyjr in reply to LookingUp8

Great point. Thank you

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jwhitleyjr in reply to LookingUp8

I think I am crazy or should be in an institution because I believe my irrational fears.

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10minwlkr

Would you consider meds to help with anxiety?

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jwhitleyjr in reply to 10minwlkr

I am on proactive. But I do not want to be medication dependent forever.

But you're not back to square one as you've just had a run of days when you were doing great. You are probably just tired now maybe exhausted after making the most of the great days. Possibly overdid things a little.

Our feelings don't always reflect the truth, especially when we're tired and the negative thoughts creep in . I find it helps to recall the achievements, and give in to complete rest when needed.

It's ok to rest a while then start over.

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jwhitleyjr

Thank you.

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annaKim111

things will be constantly changing so recognise this and trust that you will be in a different space soonlx

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jwhitleyjr

I will.

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