Hi ryrry
I think a lot of people think they;re bored because years of drinking has left them with a limited imagination about what else might be fun besides drinking.
I was on of those - I'd drunk for so long that drinking was my only pastime. It made watching the TV and channel surfing bearable...but sober me needed a lot more
There's some great ideas here that may help you decide on things to do that don't need alcohol.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ething-do.html
The irritability will pass - give yourself a little time for mind and body to recover
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