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From: William Rosenthal
Date: 08 Oct 2006
Time: 22:08:05 -0500
Remote Name: 67.169.60.208
Hello Drew, I will take a crack at this. First, there is never a guarantee that relapse will not occur. Having said that, in my experience, it is less likely in a situation like yours, where you have obviously taken the initiative and done a great deal on your own. There is also some confusion about relapse. It must be distinguished from a 'recurrence of old symptoms'. Relapse takes you back to square one. It is like having to begin all over again. The recurrence of old symptoms is different because you have the tools to deal with it. If you find that you are 'slipping', you need to take stock of what is going on, reestablish the framework that was working for you. This latter thing is common in treatment, or usually after treatment, but it is not the same as relapse. You might consider converting your concern about this to increased vigilance. Put some dates on the calendar to periodically take stock of where you are and what if anything you need to do to keep on track. Sounds like you are doing a good job for yourself. Keep it up and good luck!