Originally Posted by doggonecarl

Maybe there should be an Anger forum.

There is a lot of anger is early sobriety. I was angry that I couldn't drink normally. Angry that I had to quit. And any little thing could set me off. Very dangerous. I realized my addiction was using rage to get me to drink...as a way to put out the fire of anger. It's a lie.

And while anger is a component of early recovery, it doesn't give us license to be angry at anyone. Don't let your anger spill over. Don't make those around you afraid to "poke the bear."

Find an outlet. Something physical is good.