Originally Posted by
soberhal9 
Yes, I work STEP 10. All parts. I read the big book and know what it means. Also I do a nightly review.
Yes I do all 5 parts . I thought you meant volunteering outside of AA. I have speaking commitments. and 2 commitments at my 2 home groups.
Then you are on the right track, IMO. As you stated earlier the Steps
are not a solution to all life's problems. Many times in my sobriety I
found that I just had to stand still and hurt, but as the saying goes,
"This too shall pass." I also learned that my feelings can belie what
my reality is and they often misrepresent the truth. Just because I
feel it doesn't make it so.
Probably the same with you - boredom and depression are facts of life,
especially depression. Drinking a depressant (alcohol) for many years
then stopping has consequences that last for a long time afterwards.
When I quit smoking it took a couple years before the nicotine demon
lost its power. He still pops his head up now and then though.
If your "Long days journey into night" persists do not rule out professional
help. I sought it out for awhile and it supported me through some problems
other than alcohol. AA restored my life so that I could participate in life,
inside and outside of the program. It is an awesome world out there - and
HP'S will for you is to be "Happy, joyous and free."