The Hangover You Didn’t See Coming: Why Midlife Women Outgrow Alcohol

The Hangover You Didn’t See Coming: Why Midlife Women Outgrow Alcohol

Kimberlee Erin
Published on: 06/11/2025

Feeling foggy or anxious after just one glass of wine? You’re not imagining it. In perimenopause, shifting hormones change how alcohol affects your mood, sleep, and energy. Here’s why midlife women outgrow alcohol—and what freedom feels like after.

Mood, Mind & Emotions