Exploring Sobriety
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Exploring Sobriety

3 Unexpected Emotions When I Got Sober

When I stopped drinking, my emotions went wild.

I’ve often called the first year of my sobriety an “emotional roller coaster.” After a decade of heavy, daily drinking, I had developed a physical and mental reliance on alcohol. When I stopped, the psychological impact was massive.

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Benya Clark

I’m a lawyer turned writer from North Carolina. I write about sobriety, mental health, and more. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter at exploringsobriety.com.