If you're experiencing hangover anxiety, what can you do about it — and why does it happen in the first place? We've got the details ahead.
"Anything that upsets your body's metabolic equilibrium can have a negative effect on your mind and body and potentially trigger anxiety," Tracey Marks, MD, psychiatrist and author of "Why Am I So Anxious?: Powerful Tools For Recognizing Anxiety and Restoring Your Peace," says, and that includes alcohol.
Hangover Anxiety: Why Does It Happen?
Racing heart Racing thoughts Numbness in your extremities Dissociative feelings, including feeling disconnected from your environment or yourself Throat tightness
Hangover-Anxiety Symptoms
Hangxiety is rough, but "given time and rest, good self-care, and hangover symptom management, you will begin to feel normal," Monica Vermani, C. Psych, a clinical psychologist in Toronto and author of "A Deeper Wellness: Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety and Traumas," says.
How to Treat Hangover Anxiety
When it comes to preventing hangover anxiety, unfortunately, there aren't many shortcuts. "Self-moderation [of alcohol] is key," Dr. Vermani says. She and Dr. Marks both recommend staying hydrated during and after drinking.