Windancer

So, does anyone else, while in the throws of addiction or recovering, make mountains out of molehills, take many things way too personally, have trouble letting go, and seem to cause problems when their really isn't any?

PurpleKnight

First few months I was on an emotional roller coaster, I now understand my body needed to adjust from years of drinking to not having any alcohol, that was going to take time and my emotions took time to level out as my body was dealing with that!!

Hang in there, things got easier with time!!

Windancer

Thank you Purpleknight . Sometimes I wonder if Im crazy....I never used to be this emotionally unstable. I guess Ill just have to accept the moodswings and try to relax, and know Ill come out better in the end.

Dee74

That is very very common.
Journalling helps.

A daily gratitude list may help too

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Windancer

I think I also get selfish and make everything about me....like I have to be the centre of attention. I never used to be like that either.

ForgetfulKevin

If it helps, sometimes I get completely worked up over imaginary confrontations that are not likely to happen!

Windancer

Me too, Forgetful Kevin, me too. My imagine often gets the better of me.

least

It's very common to feel like a basket case in early recovery. Stay sober and it will get better.

Anna

I think we have to learn how to deal with stuff in the real world, with no alcohol.

I suspect that each day you will feel stronger and more at peace. I found the Serenity Prayer was SO helpful for me because it reminded me that I'm really not in control of anything, but me.

Michelangelo

Yes, it is quite common. It shall pass.