Was getting sober at 44 after realising wine o'clock had become wine all evening worth it?
One person shares the outcome of this decision: “Got sober at 44 after realising wine o'clock had become wine all evening”. Read how it affected their happiness, stress and finances, and whether they would do it again.
The one thing nobody tells you
Sleep. I had forgotten what proper sleep felt like. Six months in I felt younger somehow. That sounds ridiculous but it is absolutely true.
| Happiness after | 5/5 · Much better |
| Stress after | 4/5 · Higher |
| Financial impact | Slightly better |
The conversation
The sleep thing. Nobody talks about this enough. I'm 8 months sober and I feel like a different person just from sleeping properly.
Wine o'clock culture is everywhere and it makes it so hard to even question your drinking without people getting defensive. Well done you.