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A RECOVERING alcoholic has revealed that she spent over £1,000 monthly on alcohol through Deliveroo.
Aish, a self-described “chronic oversharer” dedicated to “breaking the stigma” surrounding addiction, admitted to ordering vodka almost every day at 7 am.
A young woman has shared her experience of “drinking heavily for about three years”Credit: Tiktok/@aishhhhhh444
Aish now suffers from Alcoholic Neuropathy, a condition caused by long-term heavy drinkingCredit: Tiktok/@aishhhhhh444
At her lowest point, Aish, who has been sober for four weeks and is sharing her journey online, confessed that she would even consume mouthwash when she was desperate for alcohol.
Reflecting on her experience, Aish said: “I used to order bottles of vodka at 7 am daily—Deliveroo was both my best friend and my worst enemy.”
Aish recognized that her “love affair” with the convenience of Deliveroo began during lockdown and “quickly and quietly escalated into morning vodka orders.”
She noted that having the ability to fuel her “habit” at her fingertips was a “recipe for disaster.”
The young woman admitted: “Before I knew it, I had the same Deliveroo driver arriving at my house multiple times a day.”
Additionally, Aish discussed her experience of drinking mouthwash when she couldn't access alcohol.
She acknowledged that she felt “desperate” and when her supply ran out and she could no longer place orders on Deliveroo, she panicked and turned to mouthwash.
Aish, who now attends meetings five times a week, explained that getting sober is “hard work” but “worth it.” She recounted that during her heavy drinking days, she was “desperate not to experience withdrawal symptoms.”
The young woman described herself at the time as a “round-the-clock drinker” who consumed alcohol “from morning until night,” acknowledging that she had been “drinking heavily for about three years.”
Now suffering from Alcoholic Neuropathy, a condition caused by long-term heavy drinking, she admitted that she was “desperate” to find anything containing alcohol.
She shared: “I discovered mouthwash, started drinking it, and felt violently ill, obviously, because who does that?”
I would order random items like carrots and bananas, and just anything to make it look like I wasn't ordering five bottles of wine or vodka in the morning.
Aish
Aish has since undergone treatment after choosing “peace” and wanting “more” from her life.
Now eager to share her journey, Aish added: “It just illustrates the sheer desperation and lengths one will go to— it completely transforms you as a person, affecting how you view yourself and your self-respect; it’s just horrendous.”
Social Media Users React
Aish’s video, posted under the username @ aishhhhhh444 , has left many viewers astonished, quickly amassing 129,500 views.
Social media users expressed gratitude for Aish’s honesty, with some sharing their own struggles in the comments.
NHS Guidelines on Drinking Alcohol
According to the NHS, regularly consuming more than 14 units of alcohol per week can harm your health.
To minimize health risks associated with alcohol, if you drink most weeks:
- men and women are advised not to exceed 14 units of alcohol weekly on a regular basis
- distribute your drinking over three or more days if you regularly consume up to 14 units weekly
- if you want to cut back, try to have several alcohol-free days each week
If you are pregnant or think you might become pregnant, the safest choice is to abstain from alcohol altogether to minimize risks to your baby.
You can read more on the NHS website .
One person commented: “Thank you for making this video.”
Another added: “I used to do this too. I'm glad you have found your way out.”
A third remarked: “Oh my goodness. Ordering other items to avoid appearing as though you’re
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