Typical Anxiety

[HealthBuds]

Hi. So I went out for a few drinks (too many) last night for my 30th; and here I am at 7am feeling anxious as usual. Churning belly, fast heartbeat, needing the bathroom etc. I had water last night in between drinks too but it's just not happening for me! Avoid the alcohol altogether is going to have to be the answer!

[AnxiousSince1998]

Yes hangover anxiety can last several day for me too, so I've recently given up the big nights, even though I'm having trouble socialising at the moment. Everywhere I have read, is that too much alcohol is bad for us with this disorder. I'm sure 1 or 2 drinks here or there should be fine though. Moderation. 

[HealthBuds in reply to AnxiousSince1998]

Aw thank you.

Thanks for replying. I didn't expect any less to be honest, this has been more and more frequent (hangover anxiety) in the last year. To the point where I'm going to have to stop altogether. I get myself in this state and can't sleep or relax 😞

[AnxiousSince1998]

Oh, happy 30th by the way. 👍🏼👍🏼

[Lorenzo88]

I have terrible alcohol anexity, I'm 28. When I was 18 I never used to feel like this. It's getting so bad now that I feel like everyone hates me when I'm hungover. 

The answer is definitely to not drink at all, I know! But I enjoy a drink and I don't want to quit social drinking (once or twice a month). I've noticed that I have alcohol anxiety more when I drink champagne or prosecco. So I try to avoid. My tactic is to drink a pint of water before bed, always make sure I have plenty to eat before I drink and not drink anywhere near as much as I used to.

 I take the herbal remedy kalms in the morning. I also keep busy the next day as I used to lie in bed or sit about not doing anything, which made my anexity much worse.. Recently if ive had a couple too many ill go for a walk, do the garden, bake cakes or clean around the house. All of this keeps my anexity down. The truth of it all is that alcohol doesn't suit me and I shouldn't drink at all, I need to learn how to have fun without alcohol. I'm starting to realise that I'm a one or two glassess kinda person. 

I hope that helps, you aren't alone. 

[HealthBuds in reply to Lorenzo88]

Hi. Thanks for your message. I have exactly the same problem as you. If I drink wine or prosecco I have terrible anxiety starting very early in the morning the next day. It's so bad to the point I'm considering giving up drinking altogether. I'm a social drinker too and enjoy a few glasses over the weekends but I'm having major doubts now as its really starting to get to me. Keeping busy like you said is a very good idea, it definitely keeps the mind busy instead of sitting in bed feeling all kinds of messed up