Hi Emma. Welcome! Firstly, congratulations on 10 months of sobriety! What a great achievement. But being sober/clean by itself doesn’t solve the problems in our lives. Which is likely what you’re experiencing now. I know it because I’ve lived it myself. I went through a mental breakdown after 2.5 years sober.

My suggestion to someone who is dually-diagnosed is the same for someone that isn’t… Get a sponsor. Work the steps. Help other addicts/alcoholics. This may seem overly-simplistic, and that’s because it is. When I introduce myself at any meeting (including the ones on this site), I say “I’m an alcoholic and my problem is Brad”. I introduce myself that way because alcohol was NOT my problem. I was my problem. And the Program and the Fellowship were and are the solution to that problem.

There are those, too, who suffer from grave emotional and mental disorders, but many of them do recover if they have the capacity to be honest. – Big Book Pg 58

So to answer your question as directly as I can (that’s how I roll), just be honest with yourself and your sponsor and work the steps to the best of your ability. Working on your mental health issues and working the steps aren’t two separate ideals… They’re one in the same.

Finally, I’ll say this. I am not a doctor. So the things that I am suggesting are based on my own personal experience. If you need to seek a doctor or outside help, you should do that. There is a “More Help” link on this website to get you in touch with an online counselor. I recommend these counselors because I use these counselors and I’ve found it helpful for my mental well-being which has been a great addition to my recovery.

Best of luck!