I quit drinking a few times without AA and would only get to 2 months. Now I have 9 months. I DO remember having the feelings you describe, I think it's a healing of sorts. We are adjusting to a base line without alcohol. I did feel angry a lot, had crying spells, trouble sleeping. It really does mimic depression in a lot of ways. I can say that after 3-4 months I really started leveling out. In other words, I think what you are experiencing is normal so just feel what you are feeling and know it will get better