MoD,

This has happened to many. As you admit, you likely overdid it. Many of us have to learn a new set of limits. We may be able to exceed those limits from time to time but not without needing to trade some other activity.

For most, the overdoing it has to do with over-stimulation. Too much audio or visual stimulation or both. Poor diet, either in not eating enough right stuff or worse, consuming bad things. Getting buzzed or dehydrated can be a problem.

It is a challenge to find that new limit but being honest with ourselves about the 'pushing through' times is usually a good start.

I hope you can find that compromise between living your old life and staying free of relapses. It tends to get worse once we hit our late 30s or early 40s.

My best to you.