 hey what's up you guys welcome back to my channel if you're new here hi hello I'm Lydia and today we're going to be talking about relapse and recovery relapse does not make you a failure that's the first thing i have to say i had a relapse last night here's some footage i just had my room stripped all my fucking clothes my shoes my slippers absolutely everything not my stuffed animals i've got to squish my nose to be exact after it's been sedated i'm gonna go to bed before it hits me they're making me move back to the other room the other safe room relapse makes things seem like maybe you've done it for nothing that's not the case at all relapse happened to the best of us having a relapse doesn't mean that you've wasted your time in recovery it doesn't mean your back it's square one it's a little it's a little blip in your journey a bump in the road around really shaky guys can't see that's my diabetes saying give me no because you should be the new and go hyper recovery has so many elements to it and relapses part of that so if you've relapsed know that it's okay you're not alone and it doesn't make you a failure i've been in recovery since i was 13 years old i've relapsed a lot i'm shaking like that body start i'm not gonna get a sugary drink okay yes i am i'll rush in a moment i'm back with a cup of Pepsi i'm still shaking but it should start i hope it stops so what is a relapse the word relapse is most commonly used to describe a drug addict that's recovered or an alcoholic starting to drink or drug again but it's also something that happens in mental illness mental illness is can't be cured only treated this means that in order to keep you mental from taking control of your life you need to receive the appropriate care and maintain your wellness for the rest of your life what are some warning signs that someone's relapsing changes in sleep pattern no longer taking medication regularly or at all actually withdrawing from others poor personal hygiene delusions impulsivity increased risk of in risk-taking behaviors confusion how to address relapse calling the therapist psychologist or other mental health provider reconnect with members of the support network such as the local senior community support group called doctor and make an appointment tell close friends and family what's going on take time off work in school practice good self-care participate in a week in yoga or other meditation strike activities refer to a previously developed plan I love burlable unpack and not shaking bonus for us all so what goes into a mental health relapse plan you put your emergency contact details in like your name your day of birth your next weekend you list your medications or therapies that you're currently doing this triggers what could trigger those relapse that's all I've got for this video I hope you've learned something maybe to help you or help someone close to you thanks for watching and I'll see you guys in my next one but not before I give a shout out to my patreons and a big shout out to junk shop library who supported me massively the last few months please