Originally Posted by SimplyFree

I experienced a mood lift after a few days of sobriety that would make me feel great and I would drink to “celebrate” and then hate myself. The euphoric emotions were part of my up and down cycle of emotions that I had to work through my first 30 days. The cycles were around but less intense after that. Eventually my depression/euphoric cycle leveled out. But I had to learn how not to fall into the trap of giving myself permission to drink based on my emotions.
Staying busy was key for me. I posted here everyday.