Former Miss Ireland Holly Carpenter has revealed that she has quit alcohol
Influencer Holly Carpenter has opened up about her decision to become sober after a night of heavy drinking, telling followers that it has been one of her best decisions.
The former Miss Ireland told followers that last September she woke up “extremely hungover” and levels of anxiety that felt “through the roof”.
“I had drank so much the night before that I blacked out. I remember I woke up with the all too familiar feelings of self-hatred and shame and severe, severe anxiety,” she said, adding that even a few drinks would impact her mental health.
She said her life is “so much better” since she made the decision to give up alcohol and even though she did not drink daily or even weekly, the aftermath was “so bad” for her when she did drink that she grew tired of it.
Ms Carpenter, who has been praised for sharing her decision on social media, said it has improved her relationships with those around her and herself, though admitted she was “very nervous” to share the video.
“I’m never gonna come on here and be someone who is preaching about alcohol being the devil and everyone needs to quit. This is just my own personal bit of news that I really wanted to share with you guys,” she said.
She made the decision to quit drinking over a year ago, telling followers that is has not always been an “easy road” but that “nothing in life worth having comes easy”.
“I don’t have a crystal ball I can look into and confirm for certain that I will never drink again – but with my improved sense of self worth, mental clarity and happiness I know this is the best move for me,” she said.
“For anyone who can relate to my video just know that things can get so much better and you’re not alone.”