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Is it a Lapse or a Relapse?
Is it a Lapse or a Relapse?
Is it a Lapse or a Relapse?
Sunday 10th November 2024
Vic and Hamish discuss lapses vs. relapses, sharing their own experiences and offering insights on handling sobriety slip-ups with humour and honesty.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the difference between a lapse and a relapse.
- Deciding whether to reset your sober days counter after drinking.
- Dealing with the emotional impact and shame of relapsing.
- Using slip-ups as opportunities for growth.
- Maintaining sobriety with humour and honesty.
Relapses are an interesting thing. I think we feel a lot of shame about them and they feel very finite and it feels like a failure.
Ever found yourself pondering the difference between a lapse and a relapse? Vic and Hamish tackle this very question in their latest episode of Sober Awkward. With their trademark humour and candidness, they explore what it means to slip up on the sobriety journey. Is one drink a minor lapse or a full-blown relapse? And do you really need to reset your sober days counter if you have a single drink after a long period of abstinence?
These are the questions they receive from listeners all the time, and they're diving into them headfirst. Vic and Hamish share their own experiences and thoughts, making this episode both relatable and insightful. They also discuss the emotional weight of relapsing, the shame that often accompanies it, and why it's important to view these moments as opportunities for growth rather than failures.
The episode is peppered with light-hearted banter about everything from spicy food mishaps to the oddities of Movember moustaches. By the end, you'll have a clearer understanding of how to handle those tricky moments when the temptation to drink rears its head again. Whether you're fresh off a sober challenge like Sober October or have been on the wagon for years, this episode offers valuable perspectives on maintaining sobriety.
Don't miss out on this honest and engaging discussion that might just change how you view your own journey.