I’m on my 28th day of sobriety and I’m having a really hard time. I keep having cravings because I’m going through all of my mental health struggles without any substance. I have tried in the past to get sober from alcohol and the longest I have been able to was 3 months. But, I was vaping cannabis oil during that time which made things easier to do. At the moment I am completely sober from any substance for the first time in at least 14 years. I am having a really hard time. I keep getting cravings to cover up stress and I’m just generally not feeling well. I have anxiety, I’m restless, and stressed to the max. I’m irritable as hell and I hope this ends soon. I don’t know how long I can keep going with it and I have no support system. I’m literally alone without any family or friends local to me and none that I actually even speak to anymore. I started isolating myself in 2014 and it progressevily got worse to the point I have nobody in my life.
Hey @Vick_needs_hugs
Welcome to Talking Sober. Reaching out here is a great first step toward solidifying your sobriety. I can totally empathize with the unmasked mental health struggles coming up when you arent drowning them in alcohol anymore (not that that really worked). Do you have any support for your mental health right now? Professionally or otherwise? A lot of us here attend meetings to have more sober support in our lives, so that might be something to try. Hugs 
@Vick_needs_hugs
Hi-
First. Celebrate that you are taking mindful steps in your recovery. Yes, it is and will be always challenging. I too isolate, but what helps is attending meetings. I now for the first time in like 20 years have friends. I echo the support for medication management and to seek a counselor, or in my experience a sponsor. Being alone is not good. Here is a hug and validation for your success and continued recovery. We are here for you.
Hii and welcome! I understand where you are coming from as I had a habit of covering up my depression with alcohol and using a cbd pen to help ease my anxiety. Coming here is a huge first step in your recovery. It might be a good idea to find others who support you and you can talk to about what you’re feeling and experiencing. Just know you’re not alone.