Hangxiety: Could It Be More Than Just a Hangover?
If it's a sensation you feel more often than not after drinking, it may be time to take a long, hard look at your relationship with alcohol and whether the pros outweigh the cons in your life.
Ever wake up after a night out feeling anxious and jittery? That uneasy feeling, often dubbed 'hangxiety', might be more than just the usual hangover blues. In this episode of Workit Health Blog Post Recordings, host Kali dives into the murky waters of hangxiety and its potential links to alcohol use disorder. You'll hear about how alcohol messes with your brain's Gaba pathway, contributing to those anxious mornings after.
But it's not just about the science; the episode also sheds light on the risks for those who use alcohol to ease social anxiety. From practical tips on cutting back to the benefits of exposure therapy, this episode offers a wealth of information for anyone grappling with post-drinking anxiety. Beth Holtz, founder of the blog Life to Be Continued, shares her personal journey with substance use disorder and how she found her way to sobriety.
Tune in to uncover strategies for managing hangxiety and explore alternatives that won't leave you feeling frazzled the next day.