Actress and former pop star Patsy Kensit has spoken candidly about the darkest chapters of her life, opening up about a “lonely” menopause experience that left her feeling “lost” and “frightened.”
The former EastEnders actress, who is appearing on The Weakest Link today (February 14), has since become a vocal advocate for women’s health and mental well-being.
Patsy Kensit opened up about her ‘horrendous’ menopause (Credit: Steve Vas/Future Image/Cover Images)
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Speaking in a guest editor letter for Natural Health Woman in 2020, Kensit reflected on the emotional toll of going through menopause, describing it as one of the most disorienting periods of her life.
“When I was going through the menopause, it was utterly horrendous. I really felt like I’d lost myself for a few years. It was lonely at times and frightening,” she admitted.
While the conversation around menopause has grown in recent years, Kensit noted that she didn’t feel seen or heard during her own transition.
“I’ve learnt that being honest and vulnerable when something is difficult is incredibly empowering. Hiding my struggle only gave other people room to make their own inferences about what was happening to me,” she wrote.
Now, Kensit is determined to use her platform to amplify the voices of women navigating similar experiences.
She praised the growing “tidal wave” of honesty among women in midlife, saying the new openness is paving the way for better understanding and care.
“It opened the conversation so at least we’re informed about the changes we’re going through.”
She credits practices like breathwork, meditation, regular movement, and a strong support system with helping her feel more like herself again.
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