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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Dionne Brighton

I was sober curious so halved my alcohol intake - and it was seriously eye opening

freelance writer Dionne Brighton testing out the sober curious lifestyle to see if it makes her less anxious and happier

I first remember feeling sober curious while on holiday in Rome. As I opened my eyes expecting to see views of the Colosseum from my window, I was instead met with the four walls of a hospital room. 

Four years ago, I was hospitalised after being spiked on holiday. As I rushed out of the ward to make my flight, I remember feeling uneasy. While being spiked was definitely not my fault and everyone should be able to enjoy a drink without fear of that, it did make me reconsider my own consumption.

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