The article addresses a reader's feelings of burnout regarding ongoing sobriety discussions after significant abstinence efforts. After participating in '90 in 90,' the reader experiences fatigue and boredom with Alcoholics Anonymous conversations, despite engaging positively in other aspects of life. A.J. acknowledges that sobriety burnout is a valid experience and highlights the importance of patience and resilience in overcoming it. The response advocates for a balanced approach to recovery, suggesting that it’s okay to engage in varied conversations, allowing the individual to explore everyday topics beyond their sobriety.
Sobriety burnout is real, especially since you're in the early days, but you have also gone to 90 meetings in 90 days, so I'm not surprised you're feeling punchy.
Burnout is temporary and conquerable. It requires patience and fortitude, two virtues you now possess thanks to your sobriety, even with only five months.
Unless you are physically broken and unable to go to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings anymore, you're probably just experiencing regular old boredom.
You may want to give yourself permission to take a step back from sobriety-focused conversations and engage in more normal topics that foster connection.
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