Got sober at 44 after realising wine o'clock had become wine all evening
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.