That’s it, it’s official, the night owls can party again. Since February 16, nightclubs have reopened and standing concerts can resume. A rediscovered freedom that heralds drunken evenings and its unpleasant consequence: the hangover. But in addition to the physical discomfort that results from excessive alcohol consumption, there is another evil that must be seriously watched the next morning: the “hangxiety”. explanation.
A portmanteau of the English terms “hangover” and “anxiety,” the “hangxiety” sign of feeling the physical effects associated with a hangover (headache or stomachache, nausea, fatigue, etc.), linked to psychological discomfort .
Hormones and stress
A phenomenon that can occur incidentally or more regularly, insofar as it has to do with several factors. The most common reason (and also the most obvious) is related to an overall decreased secretion of dopamine. Nicknamed the “happiness hormone,” this chemical, produced by neurons, regulates our level of anxiety. And the more significant alcohol abuse has been, the more likely it is that the amount of dopamine is high, which can lead to a sense of anxiety.
Cortisol may also play a role in the manifestation of hangxiety. Unlike dopamine, this hormone, associated with carbohydrate regulation, can increase stress if secreted in excessive amounts. However, excessive alcohol consumption will lead to an overproduction of cortisol and therefore the risk of stress and/or anxiety.
Anxious people more exposed
Added to this is the guilt of staying inactive the day after a drunken evening and failing to fulfill your responsibilities: missing Sunday lunch with the family, not being able to take care of his children… Or even skipping an important work meeting. , if you couldn’t resist the temptation to hang out last Wednesday and you got home a little (much) later than expected!AT
However, we are not all equal when it comes to hangxiety. If some people will never (or almost) feel it, others will often experience it. This is especially true of those with an anxious temperament or in the grip of difficulties that represent sources of fear.
But whether you’re particularly exposed or not, the advice for escaping the hangxie generally remains the same for everyone: hydrate, sleep, or even meditate to get rid of your fears. And of course drink in moderation.
(ETX Daily Up)
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