Amby- for me getting sober was just the first step in recovery. Working on the reasons why I drank- the mental bits- that is the real challenge now. Jan is a crap month for me, for reasons well documented on other threads- and I go into survival mode- rest, eat, hydrate....BUT I also make myself go to meetings and see my GP and psychologist, to work on daily support and continue to heal..because just not drinking will not make the crap in my head go away.
Support to you.