Alcohol Spending Surpassing Sustenance
As a symptom management aid, menopausal women spend more on alcohol per week than they do on sustenance, according to a survey.
Spending Habits: Alcohol vs. Supplies
According to the data, the average woman spends £31 per week on supplies and £50 per week on alcohol.
Alarming Trends in Alcohol Consumption
The data reveals that one in every three women has increased their alcohol consumption since the onset of menopausal symptoms, and one in every eight consistently exceeds the weekly prescribed limit of 14 units.
Financial Impact and Coping Mechanisms
In contrast, 15% of respondents reported spending more than £100 annually on painkillers, eye drops, and herbal remedies.
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And 5% of respondents said they increased their wagering as a coping mechanism during perimenopause and menopause.
Hidden Consequences of Menopause
According to activists, the results of a survey of 1,200 women indicate that menopause may be a concealed contributor to the nationwide financial collapse of households.
They warned that due to a dearth of awareness and access to menopause treatment, the United Kingdom could “breed a generation of addicts.”
Expert Insights on Coping with Menopause
Dr. Louise Newson, an authority on menopause, conducted the survey. She stated, “While it saddens me to see women endure unnecessary suffering, I am not overly surprised by the results of our survey.”
“Many of the women with whom I speak struggle with alcoholism and other addictions.”
The transitions that occur during perimenopause and menopause can induce considerable distress and anxiety in women.
“As a consequence, they may resort to alcohol or painkillers to alleviate these symptoms, or they may be more prone to substance abuse, as demonstrated by our research.”
A number of women who were experiencing anxiety, tension, or depression during midlife and the menopause referred to alcohol as an “escape.”
Consultant psychiatrist Dr. Judith Mohring further stated, “Many women experience anxiety, depression, and other symptoms that are frequently misdiagnosed as conditions other than menopause.”
When confronted with the challenges of midlife, a considerable number of women I encounter resort to alcohol as a coping mechanism.
“While it is true that for some individuals, a diminished tolerance to alcohol may exacerbate their symptoms, it can also serve as a mechanism for coping with situations that would otherwise appear insurmountable.”
