The chance of not recognizing it is high unless you pay more attention and deliberately increased your awareness in knowing it. It happens with emotions such as, isolation, defensiveness, anxiousness, intolerance or irritability. You haven’t reached the point where you think about using it yet, but your feelings and behaviors are leading you to that way if you don’t start to do something.
Experiencing this stage means being aware of altering your behavior. Recognize that you are starting to feel isolated and make sure to ask for help. Recognize that you are worried and try practicing the relaxation strategies you’ve learned in the rehab. Practicing self-care is also helpful in fighting the emotional stage of setback.
Mental Relapse
On mental stage, there is a conflict happening in your mind. It generally begins as a passing thought, however, develops to a continuous buzz of thoughts focused on using the substance again. There’s a part of you the demands you to use, but the other part doesn’t. In the primary stage of this relapse, you’re just idly pondering about using. However, in the later stage, you’re positively thinking about using. Substance abuse rehab center says that the signs and symptoms of mental relapse includes lying, idealizing your past use, often hang out with friends, imagining about using, or thinking about