Anxiety After Drinking Alcohol: 3 Ways To Overcome It

Suffering from anxiety after drinking alcohol? Well, I know exactly how it feels. In this video, I’ll be sharing 3 steps to overcoming anxiety after drinking alcohol. We’ll look at how to beat it in the short-term and the long-term!

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What Is Anxiety?

According to the ADAA, anxiety affects 18.1% of the adult population in America every single year. I wouldn’t be surprised if that number doubled, even tripled, for problem-drinkers.

Almost all of us, at some point in our life, have felt anxious about a problem or a stressful situation. For some people, it’s a fleeting, temporary emotion. However, some people end up developing anxiety more regularly.

And, for those of you reading that blog post, you probably feel anxiety after drinking alcohol.

When people suffer from anxiety more regularly, it’s often characterized as “generalized anxiety disorder” (GAD).

GAD can involve intense bursts of anxiety or prolonged periods of anxiety. This can have massive impacts on an individual’s life. GAD can lead to reduced well-being, poor health and it can hurt relationships.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, GAD symptoms can include:

Fatigue and tiredness
Trouble with concentration
Tense muscles
Restlessness
High level of irritability
There are other types of anxiety disorders with varying degrees of severity.

Panic disorders are more severe than generalized anxiety disorders. Panic attacks can have a debilitating effect on an individual’s life. Symptoms include:

Overwhelming feelings of fear
Intense worry about the future
Loss of sense of control
Social anxiety disorders are another anxiety disorder, which is based on your social interactions. Symptoms can include:

A persistent fear of being judged
Struggle to talk to other people
Worry about social events
Nausea when around other people
There are other types of anxiety disorders, but what’s the link between alcohol and anxiety?

The Link Between Alcohol And Anxiety

Many drinkers, whether they’re a problem-drinker or not, often drink alcohol to deal with their anxiety issues. I used to do it all the time. During any social situation, I’d always have an underlying sense of anxiety that I’d mask with a drink.

I thought alcohol was giving me confidence, courage, and helping me relieve stress and anxiety. Through taking a First Principles approach to stopping drinking, I now see these beliefs for what they are. However, I was convinced that alcohol was helping me to relieve anxiety.

[antoniofeliciano]

I can go months without drinking, but every time I drink I can't stop until I get drunk... And I'm always depressed next day...

[skinbynakia]

I drink when in social situations because I have social anxiety. Then I have anxiety the next day because I was totally out of
character. Then comes the guilt and shame of how others perceived me while I was drinking. It’s a vicious cycle.

[NorCaLove]

I feel so empty, depressed and anxiety after drinking. Like I’m doing something wrong and it has impacted relationships. I really want to stop but it’s so hard. Just know you’re not alone.

[nattanpires]

My anxiety after drinking is so terrible that I’ve had suicidal thoughts. Anyone has experienced that too? I need to quit drinking alcohol asap. 😢

[billythekidproductions]

Didn’t drink alcohol for 3 months, drank Saturday night(6 beers and some wine) and here I am Monday battling with some of the worst anxiety I’ve had in ages. Didn’t experience anxiety once throughout those 3 months of being sober. Not once!!!

[shootermcgavin]

I thought I was the only one who had this. Guilt shame and regret. I hate it!

[jpmzf]

Man. I’ll quit too. Binged the last 3 days and I’m with my anxiety through the roof here :(

[HBr]

My anxiety after drinking is horrendous, I often end up losing control and forgetting what I do, which is the most horrific feeling. I panic about what I have said and done and who I have potentially insulted. I am sure that I will need to give up Alcohol soon.

[fortknobbs]

I stopped drinking for the most part just because it makes my anxiety worse but every so often I will drink and end up going too far and the anxiety while hungover is just too much to handle. I would probably rather quit drinking forever than feel like this. I have had 2 panic attacks and can’t sleep 😔

[Calminthechaos.]

I had 3 months off drinking having dabbled with the idea of sobriety but then had a couple of drinks with friends last night because 'what harm can it do?'
Well who feels like shit today? 🖐️
The hangover itself isnt too bad but the anxiety so dreadful and reminded me of why I wanted to get sober in the first place.

What I've learnt is that success isn't always a straight line and we shouldn't beat ourselves up if we slip up. Learn from our mistakes and get back on the horse. Take it one day at a time and be in the present.

Hope everyone is doing OK, its a rough road but we are not alone.

[ogeorgev]

I drank on Saturday, first day in almost a month, and I have the worst crippling anxiety even five days later!

[damonbervoets]

I used to drink alcohol to overcome my social anxiety and shyness. It was absolutely great (short term), but the next day the anxiety was ten times as bad, plus I had wasted a shit ton of money, and most likely behaved like an idiot. The funny thing is, now that I am sober (from drugs and alcohol) my anxiety levels have decreased significantly. Combined with a healthy diet, exercise, good sleep pattern, no caffeine, and NOFAP, social anxiety disappears completley.

Although it may seem like alcohol gets rid of anxiety in the short term, the best way to conquer the anxiety for good is to become sober and live healthily! Easier said than done, but certainly possible if you want it. I got fed up with feeling like shit and feeling anxious all the time, to the point where I decided to say "f**k this, time for a change". My only regret now is that I didn't get sober sooner in life, or better yet, simply never bother drinking and taking drugs in the first place.

[smilinkylen]

Thank you brother. I was sober for 7 years and have been relapsing the last few months. I am done. This feeling is the worst, ever and nobody deserves it. 💜 to anyone out there dealing with this.

[denisalbert]

Thank goodness I got through a bad hang over anxiety....it's really not worth it. Am done drinking for life. The feeling of emptiness, loneliness, . Feeling of shame and guit, feeling panic and anxious is not worth it. I love being sober.

[rhionbutcher]

I have quite bad social anxiety so have always used alcohol as a social crutch to help me with the anxiety effects. The issue I have is that once I start drinking I can’t stop until I go to sleep, which leads me to acting like an idiot every time I drink. This leads to huge anxiety for days after my hangover, and it exacerbates any social anxiety I have which makes it even harder to not drink the next time I go out. I need to go sober but I find it so hard to have a good time when I’m anxious, and I’m always worried I’ve given people a bad impression of me due to drinking and acting badly.

[cedrickroy]

A few months ago, three to be precise, I decided to quit drinking, mainly because I suffer from severe anxiety the next day.

Last night, unfortunately, I fell off the wagon - I am abundantly anxious at the moment.

Instead of staying in my condo and dwelling on this terrible State of mind, I'm going to go take a long walk at the park, and focus on being in the present moment.

Thanks, mate.

[Goldun-nah]

It was my bday Saturday. Ended up drinking all night… went to the beach Sunday and drank again… let me tell you, I am having the worst panic attacks, and I know it’s for no reason. I have what you call beer fear. Years and years ago I used to be a bad drunk… sometimes I’d blow up at someone because I bottled up my stress… or id do something that’s just completely embarrassing. So I would have the day after apologies etc. I think I still have the fear that that’s what happened even though I’ve not had issues with being emotionally unstable or acting stupid af when I’m drunk… but because of my past experiences it just gives anxiety the next day. Actually typing this comment out tho is helping me feel a little better.

[VonDutchNL]

Yep.. I used to drink 4 times a week (binging to the point of black-out). Now I only drink on the weekends.. but last weekend, I woke up with a hangover on Sunday and just continued drinking. It's now Tuesday and only now I'm starting to feel a little better.. yesterday was one of the worst days of my life with anxiety going through the roof. Especially when I get black-out drunk even when I just stayed at home.. my brain tries to fill in the blank spots with these horrible fake memories. I'm so done with this.. why am I putting my body (and mental health) trough this??

[nbd]

My anxiety after drinking alcohol is so terrible. It takes about 15 to 20 days after drinking . I often end up losing control and forgetting what i am going to do, i sometimes can not hear well or understand when someone talk to me. I also feel my body is so tired and always feeling sleepy. I am also not feeling or care to eat, which is the most horrific feeling. I panic about what i have said and done.

Does anyone have the same anxiety period and feeling?

[fathftness]

I did not recognize anxiety the day after drinking was even a thing until today! It’s 5pm and I’ve been feeling like crap all day. Not hangover but rather super anxious about everything. Feel super regretful about how I behaved with someone last night and all the things I said and the ones I may have said! I acted a fool and feel shame. Also feel like this person isn’t going to want to see me or go out with me again — feel guilt and overwhelming anxiety. I hate this feeling. I hate that I can’t control myself when I drink, I drink and drink and then end up acting stupid. I always say: no more!! Then I’m good without it for months but when I slip and drink again, there goes the repeat!! I’ve lost so many “potential” partners because of this. I feel helpless. Anyone relate?