Former Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh has delivered a raw and emotional account of her struggles with alcohol, revealing that severe hangovers left her experiencing such intense despair that she contemplated suicide.
The 34-year-old reality TV star turned wellness entrepreneur opened up about the dark mental health spiral that followed her drinking sessions, describing feelings so overwhelming that she "wanted to jump out of the window" during particularly brutal hangovers.
The Turning Point
Mackintosh explained that the alarming connection between her alcohol consumption and suicidal ideation became impossible to ignore. "There was a direct correlation between my drinking and these overwhelming feelings of despair," she shared. "The hangovers weren't just physical - they were mentally devastating."
Life After Alcohol
Since making the decision to eliminate alcohol from her life, Mackintosh reports transformative changes in both her mental and physical wellbeing. The mother of two described her journey toward sobriety as "liberating" and emphasised the positive impact it has had on her parenting and overall quality of life.
Wellness Transformation
Known for her successful wellness brand and fitness-focused lifestyle, Mackintosh now channels the energy she once spent recovering from hangovers into positive outlets including:
- Expanding her wellness business
- Focusing on motherhood and family life
- Maintaining her rigorous fitness routine
- Developing healthy coping mechanisms
Her candid revelation adds to the growing conversation about mental health and alcohol consumption, particularly among women in their thirties and forties who are re-evaluating their relationship with drinking.
A Broader Movement
Mackintosh joins a growing number of celebrities and public figures who are speaking openly about their decision to pursue sobriety. Her story highlights the often-overlooked mental health consequences of alcohol consumption, moving beyond the typical narrative of physical hangovers to address the deeper psychological impact.
The wellness entrepreneur hopes that by sharing her experience, she can help others who might be struggling with similar issues recognise the warning signs and seek support.
