A year and a half in, and I’m more bored and unenthusiastic about life than ever.

I must say that the whole “sobriety will improve your life” message is pretty misleading. I mean sure, my body is objectively healthier, but quitting drinking didn’t make me happier. I lost the thing I looked forward to the most, and I still haven’t found something to replace it with. My cozy comfortable place was sitting in front of my TV, putting a good show on, and cracking open a beer. Now, I’m just bored. It’s been a year and a half since I quit, and I still feel very little enthusiasm.

I have an incredibly healthy diet and I spend a lot of time at the gym. Quitting drinking doesn’t seem to have done anything to substantially improve my life.

When did you start feeling happy and excited about life again?