Yahoo News Spencer Matthews says he "could've died" as he shares health battle
Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews has opened up about his struggles with alcohol, revealing that he "could have died" due to his habits.
Opening up about the topic on an episode of his wife Vogue Williams' new podcast Taboo Talk, Spencer revealed that his "excessive daily drinking" had begun to impact his personal and professional life.
"It's not like I just fancied giving up drinking," he told Vogue in the debut episode titled 'Sober curious: The booze-free experience'.
He continued: "I could have lost you, I could have lost work, I could have died — not to be overly dramatic about it, but that's the way it was heading."
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Recalling a specific situation which gave him a "moment of clarity" over his relationship with drinking, the reality star revealed that he had often been going to bed drunk after spending nights drinking alone when Vogue wasn't home.
"One night, when I was alone, I had a bottle of whiskey and struggled to get myself to bed. I was hammered drunk. I remember waking up the next day and thought, 'I don't need this in my life'," Spencer said.
He then credited his marriage to Vogue as something that helped him "break the habit" of excessive drinking. Spencer added that he's now able to enjoy alcohol in moderation.
"I feel very fortunate to have found that level of balance," he said.
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"Before, having one glass would have turned into ten, and then I'd be out all night. I'm sober most of the time now. I've gone from problem-drinking on a daily basis to having a drink if I feel like it very irregularly.
"I no longer see it as a problem. I have great balance in my life."
Alcohol Change UK offers information, advice and support with their questions about drinking and the problems that can sometimes be caused by alcohol. For more information, visit Alcohol Change UK's website.
Drinkline also offers free, confidential advice to anyone who is concerned about their own or someone else's drinking on 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm).
Readers can also contact Drinkaware.
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