Inside Demi Burnett’s Sobriety Journey as She Marks 2 Years of Being Sober

Demi Burnett, a famous reality TV star, recently marked a significant milestone in her sobriety journey, sharing her courageous story on Twitter.

Known for her appearances on Season 23 of The Bachelor and Seasons 6 and 7 of Bachelor in Paradise, Burnett about the challenges and revelations that led her to embrace a life of sobriety. 

Two years back, Burnett made the courageous decision to quit drinking alcohol, but she warned others not to follow the same path without medical assistance, as it can be extremely dangerous.

Demi Burnett marked 2 years of being sober. (Source: )

She said, “On July 24, 2021, I made a decision. I decided to stop drinking alcohol cold turkey. This is a very dangerous thing to do and I do not recommend anyone EVER quitting alcohol without medical assistance.”

She recounted the severity of her withdrawals, which were so intense that she experienced seizures and had to be hospitalized for three days. 

During this difficult time, her dear fellow Bachelor Nation alumni Natasha Parker came to her rescue, calling for help, staying by her side at the hospital, and notifying her loved ones of the situation.

“The only reason I made it to the hospital is because I had my wonderful, angel of a friend Natasha Parker with me. She called the ambulance and stayed at the hospital with me until other friends could be there,” the reality TV star expressed.

Burnett expressed immense gratitude for Parker’s support and presence during one of the most challenging moments of her life.

Burnett’s journey to sobriety also sheds light on the reasons behind her excessive drinking. She candidly revealed that she used alcohol as a means to self-medicate her anxiety and cope with nervous system activations.

For her, alcohol served as a way to dull the overwhelming sensations of the world and to subdue the fear of being judged or rejected by others for being her authentic self. 

However, she recognized that relying on alcohol had detrimental effects, as it led her to ignore her true emotions and stifle her genuine self-expression. 

She also shared her belief that many neurodivergent individuals might face similar struggles and might find themselves turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism. 

Instead of resorting to alcohol-induced numbness, she now employs other coping strategies, like wearing noise-canceling earbuds or dark sunglasses, to handle overstimulation and process the world around her more comfortably.

Throughout her candid account, The Bachelor star emphasized that alcohol was once a tool for her, a crutch she leaned on to navigate the world more comfortably. 

However, with newfound awareness about her neurodivergent traits, she has been able to explore healthier ways of accommodating herself and managing her emotions. 

Fans’ reaction to Demi Burnett’s Sobriety Journey

Burnett’s courageous sobriety journey has elicited an outpouring of heartfelt reactions from her fans, who have been inspired and touched by her openness and vulnerability.

One fan expressed immense pride in Demi’s achievements, celebrating her two years of sobriety and commending her for fearlessly sharing her personal journey. 

Huge inspiration to me Demi ? you’ve helped me so much with my own ND recognition and are such a light to so many. Thanks for the work you do for us. Grateful af for you ?

— darth maehem ??? (@mae_maehem)

The fan wrote, “Congratulations Demi so proud of you for how courageous you’ve been with sharing your journey, I know you’re helping so many people!”

Another fan acknowledged Burnett as a significant inspiration in their neurodivergent recognition, stating, “Huge inspiration to me Demi you’ve helped me so much with my own ND recognition and are such a light to so many. Thanks for the work you do for us. Grateful af for you.”

The third comment read, “Props Demi. I relate. I started binge drinkin in my teens + 20s & only realized later when I slowed down that I had been doing it to mask my mad social anxiety that I never clocked!”