Originally Posted by
DaveyT 
I'm just wondering if these outbursts can happen when you've been sober for a while.
Been reading a lot recently and the short answer is "yes". At least as far as mood swings goes. Whether or not that results in outbursts is up to the individual.
Excessive drinking alters brain chemistry. It should be mostly healed in months, but depending on the intake levels it may never completely go back to how it was pre-drinking. Some of us addicts just establish a new baseline.
The science is evolving, and I find it fascinating, even if the literature is dry as an old fart. It certainly reinforces what a BAD IDEA it is for an addict to drink again.
Glad you're feeling strong in your resolve.