Causes of Relapse

Relapse is usually caused by a combinations of factors. Some possible factors and warning signs might be:

*Stopping medications on one’s own or against the advice of medical
professionals
* Hanging around old drinking haunts and drug using friends – slippery places
* Isolating – not attending meetings – not using the telephone for support
* Keeping alcohol, drugs, and paraphernalia around the house for any reason
* Obsessive thinking about using drugs or drinking
* Failing to follow ones treatment plan – quitting therapy – skipping doctors
appointments
* Feeling overconfident – that you no longer need support
* Relationship difficulties – ongoing serious conflicts – a spouse who still uses
* Setting unrealistic goals – perfectionism – being too hard on ourselves
* Changes in eating and sleeping patterns, personal hygiene, or energy levels
* Feeling overwhelmed – confused – useless – stressed out
* Constant boredom – irritability – lack of routine and structure in life
* Sudden changes in psychiatric symptoms
* Dwelling on resentments and past hurts – anger – unresolved conflicts
* Avoidance – refusing to deal with personal issues and other problems of
daily living
* Engaging in obsessive behaviors – workaholism – gambling – sexual excess
and acting out
* Major life changes – loss – grief – trauma – painful emotions – winning the
lottery
* Ignoring relapse warning signs and triggers


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Causes of Relapse


* Relationship difficulties – ongoing serious conflicts – a* Feeling overwhelmed – confused – useless – stressed out
* Sudden changes in psychiatric symptoms
* Dwelling on resentments and past hurts – anger – unresolved conflicts
* Avoidance – refusing to deal with personal issues and other problems of
daily living

* Ignoring relapse warning signs and triggers


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Read whole article (http://www.draonline.org/relapse.html)

yup this is the slippery slope my b/f went on that led to his relapse. in hindsight i can see it clear as day where everything went out of control. its kinda strange reading on here after the fact, had i known he was a recovering addict i probably would have been able to direct him to get help.

Fashionista, do not blame yourself. You did not know at the time! He has to want to change, for his rehabilitation to work. You have my sympathies, and remember I am always here if you have any questions. HUGS!