Coming to full sobriety in the last weeks. But I find myself really angry for no explicable reason (it’s not withdraws). Anybody else dealt with this?

[Anonymous]

I am a recovering compulsive gambler and about 2 months ago I made a resolute decision to quit THC for rest of my life. Had a life moment hit me to never do it again and I’m sticking to it

Overall things have been much better. I have above average intelligence and I am getting things done. Much more focused and productive. But I also have a really bad tendency to overthink the hell out of things. It’s one the reasons I sought out “escapes” to begin with.

Bur lately I find myself in these grudging rages and I know it is not withdraws. There is crap in my subconscious I’ve been trying to avoid and now there is no running from it. Clarity is a great thing of course. But unfortunately you also see negative things more clearly.

Any other sober people experience this before?

[exitseven]

I am angry almost all the time. It is just there all the time. Sometimes I use it as a tool. I guess I just integrate it into my life.

Use the anger to help you push when you are tired. It is a leftover part of our evolution.

[Anonymous]

Most people, sober or addict are not feeding their spirit so they are starving. What they all need is Jesus!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/6VKUgaewnLQ

[Opinion Owner]

https://youtu.be/rc_3q2M3LWY

[Asker]

You aren’t wrong about having faith.

[strateguy632]

you should set aside time to think about those rages, identify causes and what parts annoy you. clarity can make it vanish

[Hungryghostwriter]

I'm going through this right now. Trying to quit drinking and smoking. Every time I quit, I feel better for a day but the resentment comes back. In my case I know what the resentment is but I can't seem to let go of it.

[Asker]

My advice being a recovering addict. You must focus on ONE addiction at a time. You can’t quit them all at once.

Choose one to start with. I would recommend trying Kava instead of alcohol. You have to make it at least 90 days before you work on something else.

[Hungryghostwriter]

Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a shot.

[Asker]

Are you going to AA?

[Hungryghostwriter]

No. I'm in therapy but I'm taking a break because of my finances