
Day 18
Day 18: Relapse Prevention: How to Spot (and Stop) Old Patterns
“Codependency isn’t cured—it’s managed. Here’s your emergency kit.”
Let’s break down how to spot and stop old patterns:
Early Warning Signs:
Feeling guilty for setting boundaries.
Ignoring your needs to please others.
Obsessing over someone else’s problems.
The Relapse Cycle:
Trigger (e.g., a crisis call).
Old Habit (e.g., rescuing).
Regret (e.g., ‘Why did I do that again?’).
Prevention Tools:
Pause: Take 5 deep breaths before reacting.
Check-In: Ask, ‘Am I acting from love or fear?’
Reach Out: Call a supportive friend or coach.
Your workbook today makes this simple and sustainable.

Day 18
Assignment Notice
Your mission today is to create your Relapse Prevention Plan. Use your workbook to:
List Triggers: What pulls you back? (e.g., guilt, fear of abandonment).
Choose Tools: What will you do instead? (e.g., pause, journal, call a friend).
Track Wins: Celebrate every time you choose growth over old habits.
This isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. You might stumble… and that’s okay. Healing is a practice.
Tomorrow, we’ll build your self-care menu. But today, celebrate this: You’re no longer on autopilot. You’re in control.
Remember: Every small win is a step toward freedom. And I’m so proud of you. See you tomorrow!
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