It does get better and it works if you work it. The best way to feel better is through service. It doesn’t even have to be with other alcoholics! My wife and I both had three and a half years of sobriety when she died suddenly. The loneliness and anxiety that followed when I suddenly had to move was easy to separate from the program but it was clear to me that life gets lifey. Therapy helps me with the grief and with the program. And ending often also brings a beginning.
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I’m at 14 months and I find it hard some days but it is def worth it since alcohol will only delay having to deal with life so you’re doing the right thing keep at it
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It does get better. But it took awhile. I struggled through a lot for a couple of years and eventually it led to a relapse. I had been doing so well and was doing the next right thing but couldn’t understand why my life didn’t feel complete. I lost so much because of my drinking and I expected it all to be returned to me when I sobered up. I’ve been sober for three years since my relapse and I have a peace and serenity today that I didn’t think possible. It really is about turning it all over! I’m still alone today but I know that as long as I keep doing the next right thing I can’t go backwards. From this day forward I can only gain instead of lose! Hang in there Tom!!
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I know the feeling but just focus on the the fact you are still sober which is a miracle keep going and the universe will take care of you.
You get better at it! Especially if that’s what you want. 
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