My emotions are all over the place 
I do t k own how to deal with everything at once
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Hi Elizabeth, for a good while after getting sober my emotions were out of wack and my feelings were all over the place. I numbed all of that stuff with booze and pills for a really long time. I tried to redirect my think when I got on a negative thought rampage and tried to stay busy. I am not the most active person. I play a lot of Mario kart on my phone and watch tv. I always hated when people say it just time, believe me it is worth every minute of the struggle. Stay strong.
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I can relate and i noticed having a sponsor to talk to and guide me through the 12 steps help, as well as therapy and journaling, hope that helps
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Thank you
I don't have a sponsor
You can get a sponsor at a meeting, find someone you relate too
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Thank you 
Sometimes it's just slow breathing, that can help is relax and be aware at the same time.
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I start & end everyday with guided imagery/visualization meditations. These allow me to ‘check everything at the door’, focus on myself, my body, my reality, my actions, my growth, the small daily steps/actions I need for 24 hours to move forward. In the evening it is a review of the daily accomplishments. Feelings follow actions. I cannot get my feelings/emotions under control by willing it, I have to take action. When I feel overwhelmed, I imagine a library shelf, label each thing that has my emotions spinning or has me feeling so loaded down I cannot move. I put each ‘thing’ into an individual book, line the books up on the shelf in order of priority, heaviest books first. I take 1 book down at a time. When I have satisfactorily completed book 1, I take book 2 from the shelf. Book 1 may take a day, a week, a month to complete but book 2 stays on the shelf. This imagination exercise helps me to keep the overly excited emotions, overwhelming feelings at bay. Additionally, remaining consistent with my daily / routine practice of meditation/being mindful of where I am & where I am going on this journey, keeps sobriety, truth, & progress at the forefront of my life.
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Hey Elizabeth, same here. I’ve put up such a tough guy facade for so long and now in sobriety I can’t manage my emotions at all. I cry when I watch commercials then I’m angry at nonsense. When I speak in AA I completely break down. I am in AA I have a sponsor, going through the steps and I do as much service as I can. I have surrendered myself to the fact that as I aged I never emotionally grew because I was always drinking and or drugging my emotions away. There’s nothing I can do except take the suggestions I’m given, follow the program and learn how to emotionally regulate what seems like for the 1st time!! We are here for you. I am here for you. A program can be there for you. Accept my friend request and If you would like to talk further I’d be happy to listen.
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Thank you that means so much
Elizabeth, I also struggle with all of the emotions at once feeling so overwhelming. My quick go-to is a self-hug. Wrap your arms across your chest around to the backside of your shoulders as far as you can comfortably reach, then hold on tight…. Close your eyes… breathe. The quick lesson, you have to love and support yourself first, you are strong and can control just that one moment in time.
I completely understand what you are going thru. I went thru it and at times still happens. I am not a big AA person. It does helps and I suggest give it a try. I stated working out and listening to podcasts to pass the time. I can tell you not to get overwhelmed. Time will pass and you will learn to deal with all the emotions and feelings. Remember that your sobriety is your main goal. And that a bright future is out there for you. I can tell you after many months of doing some growing with in myself I have learn how to deal with the feelings, emotions and loneliness that at times come my way. Get to know yourself and keep telling you “Love yourself “ you are worth it and that you will get thru it. Stay strong and stay sober.
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Thank you
Know that your not alone, got a lil over 37 days n I feel the same. But telling others how I’m feeling helps…definitely talking to my sponsor and doing the work.
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What Carole said, I second that. Take your time. This is a process not a insta-cure. Just keep coming back. We recover together. The good news is you get your feelings back. The bad news is … you get your feelings back. We love you and we have all been there before. You are going through a lot and you’re in exactly the right place.
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See if you can find some squirrels or birds to watch and listen to.
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Going for a walk seems to help by just keeping moving and having the brain work to keep each leg moving
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Is important to get help through a group or online support… let me know if need more information
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I agree, just staying busy such as walking or cleaning can be helpful