Eddie-Congrats on a year sober, wonderful accomplishment
I don't think sobriety takes away angst, it was there while we were drinking too. There is always something to worry about in life. It's what you do to deal with it that produces calm and peace within. It may seem like people just quit and move on easily, but I bet that's not the case in about 99% of people that are successful. It's like watching gymnastics-they make it look so easy. You forget how many thousands of hours of practice they put into it beforehand.