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i bet everyone on here has the fear of going backwards...and that is wise because it means we're aware of our inner stuff and we try to put a brake on it......

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Hi Eva, I agree with fayerody on this one. We can turn the fear of relapse into another stick to beat ourselves with. In my own do-it-yourself CBT programme, I include relapse. I tell myself that I will cope with what comes up, including a relapse. I tell myself that I coped with it before (when I didn't have any strategies at all) and I will cope with it again if I have to.

It sounds like a tall order, but I won't allow it to overcome me . From your story, it sounds like you have been on the frontline and you came through it; you have my respect.

Good thoughts to you,

Myzen.