Tomorrow is one year sobriety for me. While I see it is an accomplishment and I should be proud, I also feel very anxious. Did anyone else feel like this? I think fear of going back has been a motivator. Lately my mood has been eh, might be because of daylight savings time and less sunlight. I just feel meh, and have been finding it hard to concentrate or sleep. Any tips would be helpful. Thank you.
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I did! I just hit one year a few days ago and was feeling anxious a couple weeks before that. For me, I journaled until I got to what felt like the root of it which was exactly what you said: fear of going back.
I think continuing to note your feelings and analyze them is important, and talking to other sober folks.
And also: HUGE CONGRATS on hitting that one year milestone!! Something I’ve been doing is noticing all the things that have improved in my health and my mind and my life because of sobriety.
Are there any that you are especially grateful for?
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Thank you for your post. Feels good to know I am not alone o bathe anxious part. There are a lot of positives that have occurred since being sober such as being more present and clear with my daughter and life moments in general, my health, and sleep has improved a little. Congrats too you as well! I will have to try journaling. I have never tried it because I feel like my mind and thoughts can be so scattered at times.
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