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Old 02-26-2019, 07:43 PM
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Fearlessat50
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Hi wayback, depression, anxiety and mood swings are very common in early sobriety. How many days sober are you? I found that the physical withdrawals go away in about 10 days. But the emotional rollercoaster can take a couple months or more. For me, it took about six months to really feel balanced. I would start to feel good, then the depression would hit again. But over time, it got much better.

If this is severe or if you think it will hinder your sobriety, you might want to talk to your doctor about a prescription, even if only temporary, to help with this. I worked with a naturopath and started some supplements, which have been a life saver. I actually still take them because I tend to have underlying anxiety which is part of what was fueling my drinking in the first place.

Other ideas are to try mindful exercises like yoga or meditation, either on your own or in a class, perhaps even during the “drinking hour” to replace thoughts about drinking.
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