I relapsed on tylenol or acetaminophen after being over a month clean. How do I go on now. How do I deal with all this hurt and self hatred for myself? How do I ask for help?
How do I ask for help after a relapse?
Kerry
#2
I am sorry you are struggling with feelings of disappointment with yourself. As a counselor myself I know people can be addicted to just about anything but we’re you diagnosed by a specialist with an addiction? And what was the cause of the relapse? Did you take the OTC for an actual ailment? If it was taken according to the instructions then perhaps it would not be considered a relapse. Regardless of all the details you are feeling a certain way and no one can take your feelings away but you
need to understand addiction and know there is always a possibility of a relapse or slide, forgive yourself identify the trigger which brought about your relapse which is why I asked the circumstance. Once you identify the trigger or triggers then you need to be particularly vigilant with the “things” in the people, places and things. Forgive the relapse and continue with the recovery. If today you did not use Tylenol or acetaminophen then today you are clean, work the program of “Just For Today” if today is too long break it down further to an hour, a minute or a second. Do whatever is manageable for you.
Jane
#4
@Gimmiefood you are not defined by a relapse. Congrats one a month+ healthy credit to you! Know you can do that again. What has worked for you in the past? How can we bring more of that in?
Are there friends and family you can let in, we do care and want to help 
