'The Independent' reports that typical signs of a hangover include fatigue, thirst, headache or nausea.
But according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 12% of people also experience anxiety as part of their hangover.
When the body is recovering from a night of drinking alcohol, cortisol levels (aka the "stress hormone"), blood pressure and heart rate increase.
According to a study published in 'Psychophysiology' in 2018, dopamine, which helps regulate anxiety, was less prominent in people with hangovers.
A 2020 study published in 'Alcohol and Alcoholism' found that hangovers make it more difficult to regulate emotions, which may contribute to anxiety.
Mental skills are also dulled, fueling anxiety in some people.
A separate study published by NIH found that those who tend to exaggerate pain or see the glass half empty are more prone to anxious feelings while experiencing a hangover.
People who say they're shy have higher instances of hangxiety, which may point to alcohol-use disorder.
If you experience hangxiety, techniques such as meditation, mindfulness and self-care can alleviate symptoms.
But according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 12% of people also experience anxiety as part of their hangover.
When the body is recovering from a night of drinking alcohol, cortisol levels (aka the "stress hormone"), blood pressure and heart rate increase.
According to a study published in 'Psychophysiology' in 2018, dopamine, which helps regulate anxiety, was less prominent in people with hangovers.
A 2020 study published in 'Alcohol and Alcoholism' found that hangovers make it more difficult to regulate emotions, which may contribute to anxiety.
Mental skills are also dulled, fueling anxiety in some people.
A separate study published by NIH found that those who tend to exaggerate pain or see the glass half empty are more prone to anxious feelings while experiencing a hangover.
People who say they're shy have higher instances of hangxiety, which may point to alcohol-use disorder.
If you experience hangxiety, techniques such as meditation, mindfulness and self-care can alleviate symptoms.
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