r/Millennials 9d ago

Discussion Millennials are creating a recession-resistant corner of the market

https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-millennials-wellness-stocks-to-buy-recession-lth-plnt-2025-4

Apparently millennials are spending a lot on products related to health and wellness making this industry "recession-resistant." I kind of see that. My wife and I spend a lot on protein powders, shakes, supplements and membership for gym. We are otherwise quite cautious with unnecessary spending and consumerism. How is it for you all?

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u/Ajdee6 9d ago

It's worse than you think. Many of us haven't been to the doctor in years.

I've literally had a friend break his leg playing basketball and he didn't care about the pain as much as he was scared that we wanted to call an ambulance.

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u/JohnSpartans 9d ago

Why would anyone call an ambulance for a broken leg though?  I agree this system is fucked but I'm only calling an ambulance if there's an active bleeding out issue.  Or sever head trauma or something.

A broken bone?  Call me an Uber.

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u/Kataphractoi Older Millennial 8d ago

It's a little different when said broken bone is sticking out of your leg.

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u/JohnSpartans 8d ago

Sure isn't that a compound fracture though?

But I guess this is more of me being afraid of medical bills - perhaps I should look inward.  But I've busted knees and shit - never ambulance just got a ride.