Una Healy, former member of the pop group The Saturdays, has announced that she has been sober from alcohol for five months. The singer shared her decision on Instagram, explaining that she chose to quit drinking due to her frustration with the negative effects of alcohol, particularly hangovers.

Healy described sobriety as challenging but rewarding, acknowledging that while it can feel like missing out socially, the benefits outweigh the temporary social discomfort. “Sometimes you feel like you’re missing out but you’re not missing out on that rotten hangover,” she wrote. She emphasized the relief of having days without the adverse aftereffects of drinking, stating, “If it’s one day without feeling like s**t because of drink, then bring it on.”

The announcement reflects a growing trend among public figures openly discussing their choices to abstain from alcohol for health and well-being reasons. Healy’s candid remarks highlight both the difficulties and positive outcomes of making such a lifestyle change.