It's hard to admit sobriety doesn't fix everything

Hello all. I just hit 3 months sober. Was getting worse over time, binging on Saturdays turned into 3-4 days a week, beer turned to liquor, you know how it is. Finally had enough. This sub and one too many hangover induced panic attacks are to thank for the change and helping me through some of my worst hangxiety.

At this milestone, though, I can't help but feel some disappointment I didn't get the night and day difference others seem to. I haven't shed the weight, I still have a lot of the same mood issues (working with doctors on that), and energy levels haven't really improved a lot.

HOWEVER, I knew this going in. I knew it wouldn't be some magic cure-all. And I know I am now healthier than I was. My blood pressure is in general already better. So is my blood work. I can wake up on the weekends without fighting panic attacks all day. My wallet certainly thanks me.

Fortunately, so far, it's been easy for me to quit. I just kind of wish it was more rewarding too. Maybe I just hadn't gone as far as I thought. Maybe the coming months or years will continue to show improvements. All I know is I am done with it and I'm proud of that. It's just a matter of admitting that drinking was just one problem (albeit the biggest), and sobriety might just be the cure for that one only.