How long you been sober. It take a mite before you settle down...

Hugs,
Dennis

Almost 3 weeks, with 1 relapse.

Give it some more time and lots of deep breaths. As Denny said it takes a bit to settle in.

You've only had a few days right? It takes time to smooth out the ups and downs, at least it did for me. The first few months were rocky.
I got sober with a 2 year old and 5 year old twins. I can assure you they have a life nothing like their life when I was drinking; or what God forbid it would be like had I kept drinking. Drunks arent qualified to care for themselves, let alone children.

You are going through withdrawal. Things will change when you get through that period. My grandchild love me. If they saw me during the first few months of sobriety, I am sure that they would have shown away.

If there is one thing that alcoholism has taught me (and there isn't...there is much more!) it is that getting a sober life back--not just getting sober--takes patience and time. I have to contend with the fact that it will take time, patience and sobriety to slowly gain my family's trust back. Just last night my dad told me for the first time, "You are not trustworthy and your credibility is tainted." Even though in my heart of hearts, I knew that, to hear from him and look him in the eyes definitely hurt. But I needed to hear--though it was anxiety-provoking.

Maybe just maybe, your perception of your grandbaby's liking you less sober may be tainted by your increased awareness of what you are saying and doing without the booze to alter your perceptions.

I began treating people a bit more appropriately as soon as I got sober, although I get better at expressing myself as time goes on, well most of the time anyway.

It's my emotions that come alive sober, and I wasn't used to it, and drinking gives the tainted illusion that I manage them better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A44GOlZrlVs&list=RDA44GOlZrlVs#t=157

Very normal to be short at first. Take a deep breath. You can do this
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Sooner or later, it will only get better UNLESS you choose to start drinking. Remember, its your choice, no one will force booze down your throat.

I have been experiencing the same thing but with my husband. I haven't been drinking alone at home and I've noticed that some things have changed. Before, I would want to hide that I had been drinking and throw myself into housework acting like a perfect little housewife. Now, I am so annoyed by his messes along with a couple of other things. I feel so awful for him. I've sobered up and now I'm so impatient and annoyed with him!

When it became apparent that getting cleaned up was why I was impatient and irritated I became less impatient and irritated.

I'm less of a grouch today...mostly :)

More important maybe I notice those little things that get me irritated and find a healthier way to deal with them or drop the fascination. Easier to do with a clear head :)

P