jeffRI, I am coming up on 2 years as well, and I have not attended AA, treatment or therapy. I have relied mostly on SR as my support system.
And while I would NEVER go back to where I was when I was drinking, some of those underlying issues of stress, anxiety and sadness still have to be addressed. When I struggle, I go through a mental list of what might be making my symptoms worse. Am I exercising enough? Am I sleeping ? Do I need a medication adjustment? Do I need to talk with a counselor?
If you are having issues, sobriety alone won't make them all go away. You need to address the issues. But, know this: alcohol won't help the issues that still nag at you - it will make them worse. So, go ahead and make your own list of things that you might do to address your symptoms. But leave alcohol off that list.
