The beloved Australian actress said that she noticed a pattern whenever she would have alcohol.
Tammin Sursok Reflects on Her Decision to Embrace Sobriety Two Years Ago
Tammin Sursok has opened up about the “terrible” moment she chose to embrace sobriety two years ago. The former Home and Away star shared that she made the decision to quit alcohol after realizing she had been using it to manage social anxiety. Despite taking extended breaks from drinking over the years, it was in 2022 that she decided to give it up entirely.
“I wasn’t an alcoholic, and I don’t want to undermine those who do struggle with addiction. I just drank because it was something we were told was a social norm,” the actress told Daily Mail.
“Sometimes, alcohol helped with my anxiety, but as I got older and my hormones changed, I noticed it just didn’t work for me anymore.”
She also noted that growing up in Australia, she felt pressure to drink to avoid standing out. “I didn’t speak up for a while because it wasn’t something I was struggling with,” she explained. “But over time, my desire for alcohol just started to fade. It took a while, but it eventually went away.
Sursok explained that in the past she had used alcohol as a way to relax during social events but she would always end up with a bad headache.
“That was the biggest thing for me and also drinking with food. I loved having a glass of wine with dinner, but I always came home and felt dizzy and nauseous,” she explained.
“I can honestly say I don’t miss it. I don’t think about it. I don’t miss it. It’s not a part of our lives anymore.”
She said when she entered her 30s the consequences of drinking became worse, and she was “having very little time where I was actually feeling good”.
Reflecting on her consumption of alcohol, Sursok said she did not miss it and “it’s not a part of our lives anymore”.
Sursok is married to film producer Sean McEwan and the pair have two young girls, Phoenix, 11 and Lennon, 5.
“I think there’s a big push towards a sober lifestyle and I think that the more we talk about it, I think it’s going to help a lot of people.”
On December 4 she celebrated her two-year milestone with a video highlighted how positive the decision had been and everything she had achieved and experienced since.
“The process of giving up alcohol was actually a long one,” she captioned the post.
“I’d do ‘Dry January’ feel better and then drink on weekends again.
“I’d have half glasses and sips of alcohol instead of a full glass. And then one day I just was done. I wanted to feel my best. I wanted to be happier in the long term. I wanted to just try being clear-headed.
“I can honestly say, not only do I NOT miss it at all, I actually am more excited to be social and have fun, go to concerts, be with my family.“I’m sharing my journey. You do you! This also might be inspiration and a sign to try something new in 2025 and see how it goes!”
Followers congratulated Sursok, with many sharing their own sobriety milestones.
“Congratulations, I’ll have 16 years this month. Best thing I ever did for myself,” one said.
“10 years since I’ve had any alcohol, don’t miss it at all!! Was never a big drinker to begin with,” a second wrote.
“Fantastic work. And the best part of being sober is being 100 per cent present for our kiddos. I have way less brain fog, more energy and lost 13kg. It’s so worth it 🙌❤️,” added another.
“This is exactly what I’ve been trying to say when explaining how I feel after alcohol. You said it so perfectly. Im seriously considering doing the same for the exact same reasons. Thank you!!” a user said.
