Is relapse normal?

[DCV]

I fell off the wagon. But still determined to quit percs. Need some encouragment. I was doing so well.....

[no patience]

Originally Posted by DCV

I fell off the wagon. But still determined to quit percs. Need some encouragment. I was doing so well.....

relapse is completly normal and whatever you do don't beat yourself up about it getting off these pain pills are so hard i tried to kick methadone numerous times and relapsed it's very normal but you just have to keep trying the w/ds from these medications are awful and so is the drug craving because they just seem to make your life so much better but in reality they don't just get back up wipe yourself off and try again and again and again if thats what it takes just remember alot of us relapse it a very common and normal behavior when it comes to kicking these hope i encouraged you a little bit but you will do it hugs to you kelleigh

[DCV]

Thanks. I'm so deep in depression right now, I can see no hope, what has my life become? What value do I add to anyone's life? How do I get out of this mess and be the man I used to be?

[chefob1]

encouragement youve got boss......it comes from within...youve got the tools to drop the percs...just use them....easier said than done but the solution is there inside....you used it for a bit..last night a guy at a/a cross addicted.....stated that he quit...two weeks later relapsed cause of fright and anxiety over a job....that was all he needed.....5 years sober.....some people it takes short period of time/others it might take longer...point is if you want it,you got it.......good luck to you....chef

[windysan]

I heard in rehab that relapse was the "springboard to recovery". Just get your strength up and do battle with the withdrawals again. Good luck kicking it this time.

w-san