u/Interesting-Fail-106

21 female (not sure if that is actually relevant), estranged (mainly NC) from my mom for almost 6 months now. My mom is an alcoholic, which is a huge part of the estrangement. I was NOT expecting to be riddled with anxiety and such chronic emptiness these last couple of months. I thought becoming estranged might make my mom come to her senses and I thought I would immediately feel amazing. Now looking back on it, that feels like serious naivite. My anxiety has been through the roof. When does it actually get better? Anything even in the short term help anyone through this process?