I’m on day 34. I’ve cried three times in four days when I usually cry… Three times yearly? I start spiralling very easily and stopping that cycle takes hours.
I almost like my mood swings are causing more issues than my drinking did. I am hoping this is short term, so I would love to hear from anyone who experienced something similar
It’s really common. Has anyone talked to you about PAWS? Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome — basically, even though physically you’ve been back to normal for a while, it takes a number of months for the brain to adjust and this commonly includes mood swings. It passes.
Like @ifs said, become familiar with PAWS. https://www.addictionsandrecovery.org/post-acute-withdrawal.htm
I cried for days at a time periodically. It was like persistent grief. Like a family member or close friend died or I lost a limb. My relationship with alcohol was the most important relationship in my life for 20 years, then suddenly it was gone. I felt a lot of grief. It was confusing, but it would usually pass in a day or three. It gets better. I had a lot of repressed emotions to work through. It’s easier not to struggle against it and just roll with it. This is how it sometimes is 
I got down in the dumps, tired, lethargic 30 days in. I ended up drinking. Now I know about PAWS so I’m prepared next time it hits me.
It is very common. Think of it like this…you spent all those years drinking/muting your feelings…angry, sad, frustrated…you drank to numb your feelings. Now that the alcohol is out of your system, the feelings are going to come up. Makes sense really.
Emotions come and go…we can witness them and let them pass. It is okay to be sad and angry or however you feel. Let your emotions flow through you and you will emerge lighter once they are felt and bid farewell to.
This does not last forever, but IS an important part of your recovery to acknowledge and allow your emotions to be felt and to let go of them. You are okay and healing. 
I’m at 42 days and have had many crying bouts. This, however is the hardest moment I’ve had. I went to the liquor store and picked up a bottle of grain alcohol. I’m trying like hell not to drink it. I poured it, smelled it and walked away as of right now. Just not sure if I’m strong enough
The way I can relate is I’ve used alcohol as a numbing agent when I don’t want to feel anything… I struggle in dealing with my emotions and when I’m sober I have to learn how to deal with shit I would have ignored with alcohol… I feel very strongly… love, sadness, anger. The tears and anger suck but to be sober and also being able to feel real raw emotions like love and happiness its very powerful… In my past sobriety it was so crazy in the beginning feeling again. On my day one in my journey I will be up and down a lot but I know if I keep on going happiness will prevail. I wish you good vibes and happiness.
Pour that shit down the drain. If you think you feel bad now just wait til the day after you give up.
You posted here though instead of taking a drink. Can you give it to someone, maybe have them come over right away? Great that you posted here, that takes strength! You don’t need that alcohol.
Or dump it out. You can absolutely do this. It doesn’t matter if you cry the whole time. Come back in here after! 
Yeah, nobody else around. I think I’m gonna dump it
I hope you do that! Feelings will pass, no matter how difficult they are. Just get through today sober!
I did dump out what I had poured. Ate something sweet to help for now.
Why not pour it all out?
Honestly I’m a rough tough dude, 580+ days sober and I cried randomly while driving home from work last week. Kingdom by Devin came on and I just felt, hell I’m gettin goosebumps just thinking about it now.
It happens. It’s okay. It’s healthy.
Yay!!! You made my day.
Go get some beverages (nonalciholic) you really love and stock your refrigerator. I love sparkly water mixed with grapefruit juice. And kombucha!
Tip it away!
Thank you!
Glad I could help! 