I stopped paying for food and heating to spend it gambling - my period made it worse
Women struggling with gambling addiction may experience increased urges during their menstrual cycle, prompting research into hormonal links.Summary
The article details how gambling addiction can be exacerbated by hormonal fluctuations linked to the menstrual cycle. Kiki Marriott and Abbie Harvey share their experiences of increased gambling urges and reckless financial decisions during specific times of their cycles. Both women sought help at Parkland Place Rehabilitation Centre, where staff have observed a correlation between the menstrual cycle and gambling behaviors. The Gordon Moody gambling harms charity is now collaborating with the University of Birmingham to investigate a potential link between hormonal changes – caused by periods, ovulation, menopause, and childbirth – and gambling addiction. Researchers will explore whether hormone-regulating medication could mitigate these cravings. The Gambling Commission welcomes the research, and Kiki Marriott emphasizes the need for greater awareness and support for women experiencing this connection between addiction and their menstrual cycle.
(Source：BBC News)