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Move forward 3A – Relapse prevention No going back

The last section might have seemed a bit depressing but it is important to be realistic – those risks and temptations do exist. But you still have the power and the will to stop yourself offending again.

Firstly, we will review the practical things you can do which will make it much less likely you will relapse.

Do not use the Internet

OK, that might seem a tall order nowadays but, remember, there are alternatives. You can get information or entertainment from all kinds of other sources – shops, newspapers, libraries, TV, even just talking to people. And none of these is illegal or risky to you.

Do not use the Internet at home

  • Remember you can use the computers in a library or Internet café.
  • Or you could take your laptop to somewhere public which has free Wi-Fi.

If you sometimes feel lonely, this is also a way of getting out and about and maybe meeting people. It can be healthier than feeling stuck at home.

Protect yourself when you are using the Internet

There are many ways to lessen the temptation or opportunity to use the Internet illegally.

  • Keep the computer in a shared space so you know other people can see what you are doing.
  • Limit the time you spend on the Internet. Set yourself a time limit or just use it for some specific task. Remember the earlier module on how you used the Internet? You know how easy it is to get sucked in. Make sure you control the Internet and it doesn’t control you.
  • Restrict your access to risky sites using Internet filters such as Netnanny (https://www.netnanny.com/) or install Internet monitoring software such as Covenant Eyes (http://www.covenanteyes.com/) so that your Internet use is monitored to help you manage any temptation.

Talk to people!

  • Is there anyone you feel close and can confide in? Sometimes just talking can make it feel like a huge burden has been lifted. They might even be willing to be a support person for you – someone you can ring when things seem particularly difficult.
  • If you do not feel there is anyone you can confide in, remember you can talk to the Ça suffit helpline or the Samaritans. They will always be there and always willing to listen. And they are completely confidential. They will also be able to refer you to other resources that can help you.

Finally, it is really important to understand that giving up offending is not just all about things you cannot do or should not do. You are here because you want to feel better and live better. The last section will give you some ideas how to do that.

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