I agree with Boleo. I felt better as I worked through the twelve steps of AA with a
sponsor. When I procrastinated, I started to feel worse. People told me why I was
feeling worse. Eventually, I believed them and got on with working on my recovery.
Now, at 8 years sobriety, the happy days outnumber the sad. I am grateful for life.
For me, length of sobriety is less important than fostering a fit spiritual condition.