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Yes, Your "Hangxiety" Is Real And This Is Why It May Be Getting Worse


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Teri Wilder, a licensed mental health counselor with Thriveworks in Lafayette, Indiana, who specializes in addiction and anxiety, said there's a real connection between the two. "The ability to tolerate alcohol actually reduces as you age,

The article from MSN discusses the phenomenon known as "hangxiety," a blend of hangover and anxiety, which many people experience after drinking alcohol. It explains that alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system, initially reducing anxiety but later causing a rebound effect where anxiety levels spike due to the body's response to alcohol withdrawal. This can be exacerbated by factors like dehydration, poor sleep quality, and the depletion of neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA, which are crucial for mood regulation. The article also touches on how modern lifestyle factors, such as increased stress and changes in drinking habits, might be making hangxiety worse. It suggests that understanding the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol can help in managing or preventing hangxiety, recommending strategies like hydration, better sleep, and possibly reducing alcohol consumption.

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