Hi scothed,
Welcome back to the Forum!
A relapse is really difficult, it can bring up all kinds of feelings of failure and inadequacy and that´s what your posts sounds like. You think you are back at square 1.
You have achieved a lot, scothed. You have stayed stopped for a long period of time and managed to overcome a lapse seven months ago. This is really good news and it shows that you can do it. You can build on this rather than going back to square 1. You have learned a lot throughout your recovery and all you learned is still valid.
You are right, the first days and weeks are the hardest. You have experienced this before. You also know that it will get better from there on.
I am glad that you decided to join us again on the Forum and remember, we are here for you.
If you wish to chat with an adviser, you can contact us on 0808 80 20 133 and talk your situation through for more support.
You do not have to do this on your own.
Kind wishes
Gabriele
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