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Scenario

How to handle relapse shame in recovery

I relapsed yesterday after ninety days and I cannot stop thinking that I am fundamentally broken and will never get this right.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The identification with failure creates a secondary suffering that often becomes more destructive than the original addictive behavior.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Addiction as mental health condition?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.