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Relapse as a Superhero Struggle
- Richard shared relapse struggles after 10 days, feeling like a failed superhero to others.
- He reflects on human limits and wrestles with public expectations and personal setbacks.
The Superhero Complex Explained
- The "superhero complex" stems from trying to overcome feeling like a failure with impossible standards.
- Oscillation between feeling exceptional and worthless is the mind's way to manage shame and protect itself.
Reframe Relapse as Stumble
- View relapse as a stumble, not complete failure to avoid guilt and shame.
- Practice self-compassion to maintain progress rather than self-hatred which causes regression.