I quit drinking six months ago and my anxiety is so much worse now and I cannot tell if this is withdrawal or if alcohol was actually helping something real.
More people experience this than they realize.
Removing the numbing substance can unmask pre-existing psychological conditions that were being inadvertently self-medicated, complicating the recovery narrative.
“Where Are You with Addiction as mental health condition?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.