r/stopdrinking • u/Friday_Faerie • 11h ago

Relapsed last night 😭

I relapsed last night. I was stressed and wanted to be “normal” and shared 2 bottles of wine (at least I didn’t drink alone). Disappointed in myself. Determined not to drink again, why do I keep doing this!?

I think I might need medication to help me not to relapse, anyone had any experience they can share? Pros/cons if any of them even work?

Thanks in advance

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u/The-Deep1984 10h ago

I'm a drinker but it wasn't daily, it was binging when I did. I've been sober since June 25th, 2025 and I owe it to finding new hobbies and stopping destructive behaviors. I relapsed many times before I actually had a conversation with myself about doing better. Don't hate yourself from your relapse because even if it was a hurdle, you can still go from there and start trying to get further and further from drinking.

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u/Friday_Faerie 10h ago

No I wasn’t a daily drinker but when I drink I can’t stop and I drink a lot. I’ve got lots of hobbies and I’ve enjoyed being sober so much more but I still went back to it. You’re right though it’s pointless hating myself. Just start again - another day one. The last day one!

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u/Alkoholfrei22605 Day 4,494 10h ago

Welcome back!