Coping skill · 30 min
Relapse reset
You used. The shame is telling you it's all ruined, so why stop.
Do this
- Get safe first. If you used after a break, your tolerance is lower. Don't use alone.
- Tell one person today. Secrets are fuel.
- Write what happened in the 24 hours before. You're looking for the gap, not for blame.
- Do one recovery thing before you sleep: a meeting, a call, a meal.
- Day one again is still day one. It isn't zero.
Why it works
Strong feelings and urges rise, peak and fall, usually within minutes. A skill gives your body something to do while the wave passes, and each time you ride one out, the next one gets a little easier.