Overcoming the initial hurdle of substance use disorder can feel like the finish line, but maintaining that sobriety also has its own set of hurdles. It is important to recognize this and continuously seek support from our close friends and family. Once we are successful in our early recovery, we may feel a little lost
Relapse Is Not a Reset in Recovery
With success, there will always be a failure, whether it is large or minuscule. However, those failures do not have to warrant a reaction or a feeling of shame. If someone compliments you, you can choose to be affected or not be affected by that complement, and if someone insults you, you may choose to