Bmac

Been real happy the past 3 days, feeling GREAT! All of a sudden tonight, out of nowhere, I felt utterly depressed and apathetic about everything....everything except drinking which is not an option. I just find it interesting that in a matter of moments I can completely fall off the emotional cliff into a "I don't give a sh*t" mood. I even sense a bit of anger mixed in with it. Hmmmm....part of the roller coaster journey I guess.

PurpleKnight

There's always gonna be good days and bad days, even in Sobriety!!

Bmac

Indeed Purple. What I found interesting is that I was just sitting here watching basketball quite content and then suddenly felt depressed. So quick of a transition, especially since I had a great day today.

I have given myself permission to experience anything and everything for the next 6 months without owning it or passing judgment. Gonna do some emotional surfing!

free29

I totally agree. I feel great one minute and the next I'm mad about something stupid and trivial. It's quite a rough ride but I know it will get better. Hang in there!

Mentium

Day nine here and I woke up feeling something like you sound. Flat, bored and uninterested in life generally. Hard to feel motivated by anything much right now.

A couple of points though. First that how I feel this morning is 10 times more preferably to waking up to the hell of a morning after drinking and secondly that this will pass, because I know it does.

Hang in there!

Soberwolf

If it doesnt get better be sure to speak with a Dr

Berrybean

This article on PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome) might be helpful...

PAWS | Digital Dharma

Spacegoat

Thanks for reminding me to take my sups! I like your quote btw

Personally I wouldn't class a bad evening as depression, more like weeks and months of anhedonia but.

The PAWS stuff makes for some interesting reading. Particular as it pertains to stress, emotions, problem solving and repetitive thinking etc