Newly sober, the boredom and loneliness is bad
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Good morning 
This is exactly how many of us feel. I had these feelings before I got sober, but I was masking them with my addictions. Recovery is a process of healing all of these ill feelings. I suggest you get involved in a daily program of recovery. That is where you can begin to meet people you can relate and connect with. You will slowly begin to build a life where you can remain sober and comfortable
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What SoFlo Lee said, get into a program like AA or Smart Recovery and build a sober group of friends, which is different than friends who justvdon't drink. I have made some really good friends in AA and there is always someone to do stuff with. Hit a bunch of meetings until you find one that feels good.
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I can completely relate. I didn’t think life could be remotely interesting without alcohol. But that was before I learned how to live sober. We’ve done everything a certain way for so long that we don’t know how to do anything else. Hang in there and keep your head up! Spend some time with others that have been through the same thing. I promise it will get better!!!!!
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Same here, even 3+ years in. That’s why I make meetings. Hang in there.
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I agree with other who have replied^^ getting into AA or even group therapy helps you get back into the world with people who you can relate to ! They even have zoom/ online meetings if you can’t go to in person or even just a shy person in general !! What your feeling is very real and I know i’ve been through it too. Stay strong sending positivity to you （●´∀｀）ノ♡
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Thats normal. Your life was full of chaos and drama, hangovers and dysfunction. Sit with the quiet. Try painting, coloring, reading, writing, meditating and learn to live in a serene environment. It’s actually very beautiful and healthy. You just aren’t used to the lack of chaos in your life.
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I know, it sucks… unfortunately it’s like a rite of passage to sobriety lol. It ain’t always going to be boring and lonely, but it probably will for a while, hang in there!! Keep holding on. and you’ll come out the other side a superhero.. I promise.
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The first year was boring. I wrote a lot and discovered the root cause of my drinking. Life gets even better when sober, you’ll remember everything good thing!
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Hey Jen: Personally, I go to meetings and it really works. I found a sponsor, a support group and like-minded people with whom I get along! Recovery is definitely a difficult endeavor. The good news is that WE don't have to do it alone.
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Ty
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I hope these responses are having a positive effect if nothing else the time taken to read them at least you're not drinking
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You can add me for networking if that helps
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5days?