I've been sober for a little over four months.i have

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#1

I've been sober for a little over four months.i have major depressive disorder,PTSD,anxiety disorder and bipolar disease. I've been doing really good as far as outlook and moods.i take my meds everyday. For some reason the past few days I feel like I did before I got clean as far as emotionally. My mind won't stop racing and my moods are switching so fast and unpredictably I can't stand it

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#2

Sorry you’re going through that. The first 6 months can be intense. In my opinion that’s normal even for someone who doesn’t have really difficult diagnoses like yours. I know that doesn’t make it any easier but hopefully it brings you some comfort to know it’s common. Some days in early recovery are the worst.. if you endure it will stabilize in time. It has for me.

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#3

I’ve been sober for 5 months but that 4th month really tested me. The cravings for alcohol were unbearable. I had to constantly focus on other things to keep my mind off it until the craving passed.

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#4

Your brain is rewiring it’s self, that takes time. The 6 months after getting clean are the hardest… at least for me it was. My moods would swing so rapidly I sometimes couldn’t even comprehend what was happening until someone pointed it out to me. Be patient and proud of what you have accomplished! 4 months is amazing, and should be celebrated! This to shall pass. Your brain will level out… give it a bit more time.

#5

I am bipolar with explosive disorder have ptsd and borderline personality disorder I can totally relate I am unmedicated and I have learned to cope and am a lot happier today with almost 2yrs clean I’m not telling you to stop your meds but just know the way your feeling is going to calm down on it’s own your body is getting rid of all the junk inside that has

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#6

Been polluting it for however long you have been in your addiction kinda like a rewiring process it took me about 9mos to feel right for me it was God that kept me going I prayed daily I still do I know that is not for everyone but it worked for me and I will pray for the renewing of your mind as well God bless you

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#7

Thank you