Shame, Relapse & Restarting

Relapse can bring more than disappointment—it can bring shame, guilt,isolation, fear, and the belief that all progress has been lost. But asetback does not have to become the end of your recovery story.

In this episode of Well Life Wednesday, Host Iris Hooper,Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, explores the complicatedrelationship between shame, relapse, and restarting.

We’ll discuss how shame can keep people stuck, why isolation can makerecovery more difficult, and how accountability, support, self-awareness, andhealthy coping skills can help someone take the next step forward.

In this episode, we discuss:
The difference between guilt and shame
How shame can interfere with recovery
Recognizing warning signs and relapsetriggers
Breaking the cycle of isolation andcontinued substance use
Reconnecting with treatment and recoverysupports
Practicing accountability withoutdestroying your self-worth
Rebuilding trust through consistency
Learning from setbacks instead ofstaying stuck in them
Giving yourself permission to restart
Remembering that restarting does notmean starting from zero

Whether you are in recovery, supporting someone in recovery, working inthe behavioral health field, or simply trying to understand addiction morecompassionately, this conversation is for you.

Question for the comments:
What is one thing that can help someone move forward after a setback?

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The Well Life Wednesday Podcast is provided for educational andinformational purposes only. The information discussed during this programis not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental health,substance use, or medical condition.

This podcast is not a substitute for therapy, counseling, substanceuse treatment, psychiatric care, medical care, or other services provided by aqualified healthcare professional.

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CRISIS SUPPORT

If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotionaldistress in the United States or its territories, contact the 988 Suicide& Crisis Lifeline:

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If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, contact your localemergency services or go to the nearest emergency department.

Remember: A relapse or setback does not erase everything you have learned.Recovery can begin again with one honest decision, one phone call, oneconnection, and one step forward.

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