Why Chrissy Teigen wanted to get sober

Chrissy Teigen, who has recently been vocal about her sobriety, took to social media to explain her decision to quit drinking.

In one of her latest Instagram posts, the model and cookbook author recommended Holly Whitaker’s self-help book, “Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed With

Alcohol,” and opened up about her past drinking habits.

“One month ago, on my birthday, I got this book from my doctor and friend,” Teigen captioned a photo of the book on her Instagram Story.

“I was done with making an (expletive) of myself in front of people (I’m still embarrassed), tired of day drinking and feeling like (expletive) by 6, not being able to sleep. I have been sober ever since and even if you can’t see yourself doing it or just plain don’t want to, it is still an incredible read.”

Teigen briefly mentioned earlier this month in a video showing off some sparkly makeup accessories and matching Christmas-light headbands with her and John Legend’s daughter, Luna, that she had stopped drinking.

“Merry x mas eve!” she wrote. “Trying to figure out if my love of face crystals is a phase of sobriety or a lifestyle. Crystals and no makeup are a vibe and I am officially announcing them as my vibe. daily mail please make this into a top news story. Chrissy says crystals ... are a vibe.”

The “Cravings” author, who is known for documenting online much of her life, has been especially open this year about her struggles. In September, Teigen revealed she had endured a pregnancy loss in a heartbreaking post that captured the attention and admiration of many, who applauded her for confronting the stigma surrounding pregnancy complications.