С похмелья чувство тревоги: Чувство тревоги с похмелья: симптомы панического страха

Похмелье всегда протекает тяжело, это подтвердят многие люди, которые хотя бы раз в жизни напивались до полуобморочного состояния. Наутро проявляется похмельный синдром во всех красках. Сильная стойкая головная боль, тошнота, рвота, учащенное сердцебиение, слабость, дрожь в теле – все неприятные симптомы можно перечислять до бесконечности. Но все же у каждого похмелье протекает по-разному.

Часто во время похмельного синдрома проявляется ощущение страха и тревоги. Обычно это наблюдается у алкоголиков со стажем, которые периодически впадают в запои. Психологическое состояние сильно нарушается, что приводит к появлению сильной тревожности. Но стоит разобраться, почему возникают данные симптомы при похмелье?

Эмоциональное состояние при похмелье

Когда алкоголик пьет в течение длительного срока, к примеру, 2-3 недели, то он не обращает внимания на то, что он делает, говорит, как ведет себя. В эти моменты он прибывает в состоянии блаженства, расслабляется и откидывает все предрассудки. И часто при запоях совершает не очень приятные и адекватные поступки, которые негативно отражаются на окружающих, оставляют не очень приятные мысли о пьяном человеке.

А вот при похмелье алкоголик начинает осознавать, что вероятно, он что-то сделал не так, кого-то обидел, побил или обманул. Но вот только он не помнит, что именно такого плохого совершил, но на душе у него остается осадок. Все это навевает тревогу, страх, беспокойство.

В результате человек начинает целыми днями изводить себя мыслями, он постоянно анализирует и прокручивает в голове все, что мог сделать во время запоя. Однако этанол и спирты оказывают сильное воздействие на мозг, отравляют и нарушают его работу, поэтому у алкоголика при похмелье могут наблюдаться провалы в памяти.

Даже если зависимый от алкоголя при запое ничего такого плохого не делал, все равно его буду одолевать страх и тревога. Это все следствие действия спиртных напитков. Многие алкоголики отмечают, что при похмелье они бояться выходить на улицу, потому что думают, что на них все косо смотрят, осуждают. Как будто посторонние знают, как человек вел себя при пьянке, какие неприятные действия совершал. Все это вызывает сильный стыд, скованность.

Особенности сна при похмелье

При похмелье после длительного запоя наблюдаются неприятные проблемы со сном. Они могут проявляться в течение 5-7 дней, пока из организма не выйдут все токсические компоненты, этанол, спирты.

В первый день алкоголик испытывает бессонницу, он спит перерывами в течение дня, а ночью сон может и вовсе пропасть. Это негативно отражается на эмоциональном состоянии, может спровоцировать следующие неприятные симптомы:

• Беспокойство;
• Беспричинный страх;
• Злость;
• Агрессию;
• Раздражительность;
• Нервозность.

В тяжелых случаях могут возникать визуальные галлюцинации. Но это обычно проявляется при регулярных запоях, которые длятся очень долго (по несколько месяцев). Все это наблюдается из-за большого количества этанола и спиртов в составе крови. Токсические компоненты распространяются по организму, оказывают отравляющее действие на внутренние органы, сердце и головной мозг.

Чтобы предотвратить нарушение сна и ухудшение эмоционального состояния стоит как можно быстрее вывести из организма все патогенные вещества, токсины. Это можно сделать самостоятельно, просто в меню стоит включать больше жидкости. В течение первого дня обязательно нужно похмелиться, но не стоит забывать про полноценное питание. Предпочтение стоит отдавать бульонам, сытной и здоровой пище, чтобы улучшилась работа органов пищеварения.

При проявлении нарушении сна, страха, тревоги можно принять успокоительное средство. Лучше использовать препараты на растительной основе – хорошо помогает пустырник, валерьянка. А при сильной головной боли лучше принять Анальгин, Кетонал или Брал. Также отлично помогает аспирин, он устраняет слабость, ломоту в теле и улучшает эмоциональное состояние.

90000 How to Deal with «Hangxiety» 90001 90002 Enjoying a few drinks with friends during a night out or at a party can make for a fun evening. But the hangover you get the next day? That’s a lot less fun. 90003 90002 You’re probably familiar with the usual physical symptoms of a hangover — the pounding headache, the nausea, the need to wear sunglasses at the first hint of daylight. 90003 90002 But hangovers can have psychological symptoms too, especially feelings of anxiety. This phenomenon has been so widely reported that it even has its own name: hangxiety.90003 90002 The whole concept of hangover-related anxiety is fairly new, and experts have not identified a single cause. But they have a few theories. 90003 90010 Social anxiety 90011 90002 «Many people use alcohol as a social lubricant,» says Cyndi Turner, LSATP, MAC, LCSW. 90003 90002 If you live with anxiety, particularly social anxiety, you may find that a drink or two helps you relax and cope with nervous or anxious feelings before (or during) a social event. 90003 90002 «About two drinks, or a blood alcohol concentration of 0.055, tends to increase feelings of relaxation and reduce shyness, «Cyndi goes on to say. 90003 90002 But as the effects of alcohol begin to wear off, anxiety tends to return. Physical hangover symptoms can compound anxiety and make you feel even worse. 90003 90010 Alcohol detox 90011 90002 Whether you have one drink or five, your body eventually has to process the alcohol out of your system. This detoxification period, which can be considered a mild form of withdrawal, can take up to 8 hours, according to Cleveland Clinic.90003 90002 During this time, you might feel restless, anxious, nervous, or jittery, just as you might if you were dealing with more severe alcohol withdrawal. 90003 90010 Emotional withdrawal 90011 90002 A type of emotional withdrawal can also occur, according to Turner. 90003 90002 She explains that when endorphins, your body’s natural painkillers and feel-good hormones, are released in response to traumatic events, their levels naturally decrease over a period of several days. 90003 90002 Drinking alcohol also triggers the release of endorphins and an eventual comedown.90003 90002 So at first, drinking alcohol may seem to help numb any physical or emotional pain you’re feeling. But it will not make it go away. 90003 90036 90002 The combination of decreasing endorphins and the realization that your problems are still there is a recipe for feeling physically and emotionally unwell. 90003 90039 90010 Dehydration 90011 90002 There are a lot of reasons why that bathroom line at the bar is so long. One is that drinking tends to make people urinate more than usual.Plus, despite your best efforts, you probably do not drink as much water as you should when you’re drinking. 90003 90002 The combination of these two factors can lead to dehydration. Research suggests this can contribute to anxiety and other changes in mood. 90003 90010 Folic acid deficiency 90011 90002 Not getting enough of the right nutrients can also affect mood symptoms. A 2011 study on adults with depression or anxiety suggests a link between low levels of folic acid and these conditions.90003 90002 Alcohol can also cause your folic acid levels to dip, which could explain why you do not quite feel like yourself the next day. 90003 90002 People are also more likely to indulge in foods that might also trigger anxious feelings. 90003 90010 Medication use 90011 90002 Certain medications, including some anxiety and anti-inflammatory medications, may interact with alcohol. Your medications may be less effective, and you may feel anxious, restless, or agitated. 90003 90002 Some medications also carry a risk of other side effects, including memory impairment or serious physical health concerns like ulcers or organ damage.90003 90036 90002 If you’re taking any medications, check the label to make sure it’s safe to drink alcohol while you’re taking them. The same goes for any vitamins, herbal supplements, and other over-the-counter medications. 90003 90039 90010 Regret or worry 90011 90002 Alcohol helps lower your inhibitions, making you feel more relaxed and comfortable after a few drinks. «But more than three drinks can begin to impair balance, speech, thinking, reasoning, and judgment,» Turner says. 90003 90002 That impact on your judgement and reasoning can make you say or do things you usually would not.When you remember (or try to remember) what happened the next day, you might feel embarrassment or a sting of regret. 90003 90002 And if you’re not totally sure what you did, you might feel nervous as you wait for your friends to tell you what happened. 90003 90010 Alcohol intolerance 90011 90002 Sometimes called alcohol allergy, alcohol intolerance can cause many symptoms that resemble the physical symptoms of anxiety, including: 90003 90076 90077 nausea 90078 90077 rapid heartbeat or pounding heart 90078 90077 head pain 90078 90077 fatigue 90078 90085 90002 Other symptoms include sleepiness or excitability and warm, flushed skin, especially on your face and neck.It’s also possible to experience mood-related symptoms, including feelings of anxiety. 90003 90010 Poor sleep 90011 90002 Alcohol use can affect your sleep, even if you do not drink much. Even if you’ve gotten plenty of sleep, it probably was not of the best quality, which can leave you feeling a bit off. 90003 90002 If you live with anxiety, you’re probably familiar with this cycle that happens with or without alcohol: Your anxiety symptoms get worse when you do not sleep enough, but those same symptoms make it hard to get a good night’s sleep.90003 90002 Why do some people wake up after drinking feeling relaxed and ready for brunch, while others stay wrapped in a blanket, feeling the weight of the world? New research suggests highly shy people may have a higher risk of experiencing anxiety with a hangover. 90003 90002 A 2019 study looked at 97 people with varying levels of shyness who drank socially. Researchers asked 50 of the participants to drink as they usually would, and the other 47 participants to stay sober. 90003 90002 Researchers then measured levels of anxiety before, during, and after the drinking or sober periods.Those who drank alcohol saw some decrease in anxiety symptoms when drinking. But those who were highly shy tended to have higher levels of anxiety the next day. 90003 90002 Alcohol is also known to make anxiety worse, so you may be more prone to hangxiety if you already have anxiety to begin with. 90003 90002 If this is not your first time at the anxiety rodeo, you probably already have a toolbox of coping methods. But you probably do not feel up to taking a walk, doing yoga, or journaling about your feelings if you’ve got a pounding headache or the room spins when you move.90003 90010 Manage physical symptoms 90011 90002 The mind-body connection likely plays a big role in hangxiety. Feeling physically well will not completely resolve anxiety, but it can make you better equipped to tackle racing thoughts and worries. 90003 90010 Get your body right 90011 90002 Start by taking care of your basic physical needs: 90003 90076 90077 90114 Rehydrate. 90115 Drink plenty of water throughout the day. 90078 90077 90114 Eat a light meal of mild foods. 90115 If you’re dealing with nausea, things like broth, soda crackers, bananas, or dry toast can all help settle your stomach.Aim for whatever whole, nutritional foods you feel like eating, and avoid greasy or processed foods. You can also try these hangover foods. 90078 90077 90114 Try to get some sleep. 90115 If you have a hard time sleeping, try taking a shower, putting on some relaxing music, or diffusing some essential oil for aromatherapy. Make your sleeping environment comfortable so you can relax, even if you are not able to actually sleep. 90078 90077 90114 Try over-the-counter pain relief. 90115 If you have a bad headache or muscle aches, ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help ease pain.Just make sure not to take more than the recommended dose. Combining alcohol with NSAIDs could lead to stomach bleeding, so you may want to start with a smaller dose and see if it helps before taking more. 90078 90085 90010 Take a deep breath — and then another 90011 90002 Deep, slow breathing can help you relax and slow a racing or pounding heart. 90003 90002 Breathe in while counting to four, then breathe out while counting to four again. Do this for a few minutes, until you notice your heartbeat slowing down.You can also try the 4-7-8 breathing technique. 90003 90010 Try mindfulness meditation 90011 90002 You can meditate while sitting or even lying in bed, if you do not feel up to being upright. It can help to start with some deep breathing, so lie or sit back, close your eyes, and focus on your thoughts and how you feel, physically and emotionally. 90003 90002 Do not try to judge your thoughts, avoid them, or unpack them. Simply notice them as they come up into your awareness. 90003 90010 Put the night into perspective 90011 90002 Often, a big part of hangxiety is worrying about what you might have said or done while drinking.But remember, what’s true for you is likely true for everyone else. 90003 90002 In other words, you probably were not the only one who said or did something you regret. It’s also possible no one noticed what you said or did (or already forgot about it). 90003 90002 Fixating on what happened can make your feelings worse. If you were with a close friend, you might feel reassured by talking to them. But for the moment, it might help to take a few minutes and examine your thoughts. 90003 90002 What are you most worried about? Why? Sometimes, talking yourself through what you’re afraid of and challenging that fear can help you manage it.90003 90002 A bad hangover, even without hangxiety, can make you never want to drink again. That’s one way to avoid future bouts of hangxiety, but there are other things you can do to reduce your risk of experiencing alcohol’s less desirable effects. 90003 90010 Drink smart 90011 90002 The next time you drink: 90003 90076 90077 90114 Avoid drinking on an empty stomach. 90115 Have a snack or light meal before you intend to drink. If that does not fill you up, consider also having a small snack while drinking.Feel a pang of hunger before going to bed? Try to get in another small snack. 90078 90077 90114 Match alcohol with water. 90115 For every drink you have, follow up with a glass of water. 90078 90077 90114 Do not drink too quickly. 90115 Stick to one alcoholic beverage per hour. Have a tendency to gulp drinks down? Try having a simple drink on the rocks that’s better suited for sipping. 90078 90077 90114 Set a limit. 90115 When you’re in the moment and having fun, you might feel totally fine to keep drinking.But those drinks will eventually catch up to you. Consider setting a limit for yourself before going out. To help you stick to it, consider partnering up with a friend so you can hold each other accountable. 90078 90085 90002 Drinking alcohol is not inherently bad or problematic. There’s nothing wrong with occasionally letting loose or even having a hangover from time to time. But moderation is harder for some people than others. 90003 90002 If you find yourself frequently experiencing anxiety after drinking, it might be time to take a step back and reevaluate things.90003 90010 Alcohol moderation 90011 90002 «If alcohol use causes a problem, it is a problem,» Turner says. In her practice, she teaches alcohol moderation. This is a strategy that can help some people avoid some of the negative effects of alcohol. 90003 90036 90002 «Moderation is typically less than two drinks at a time for women and three for men,» she says. «This amount allows people to enjoy the pleasurable effects of alcohol before physical impairment occurs.» 90003 90039 90002 She also suggests that alcohol moderation works best when you: 90003 90076 90077 know why you use alcohol 90078 90077 develop alternative methods of coping with difficult situations 90078 90077 keep your alcohol use at safe levels 90078 90085 90002 Keep in mind that this approach does not work for everyone.90003 90010 Alcohol use disorder 90011 90002 Alcohol use disorder can be hard to manage with moderation alone. If you find that moderation is not working, consider reaching out for additional help. You may be dealing with alcohol use disorder (AUD). 90003 90010 Recognizing AUD 90011 90002 Signs include: 90003 90076 90077 not being able to stop drinking, even when you try 90078 90077 having frequent or severe cravings for alcohol 90078 90077 needing more alcohol to feel the same effects 90078 90077 using alcohol in unsafe or irresponsible ways (while driving, watching children, or at work or school) 90078 90077 having trouble at school or work due to alcohol use 90078 90077 having relationship problems due to alcohol use 90078 90077 cutting back on your usual hobbies and spending more time drinking 90078 90085 90002 It’s easy to fall into a cycle of drinking to reduce anxiety symptoms, only to have them return ten-fold the next morning.In response, you might drink more to deal with the anxiety. It’s a hard cycle to break on your own, but a therapist can help you work through it. 90003 90002 «In session, I have clients think about an anxiety-provoking situation where they might use alcohol,» Turner explains. «Then we break the situation down, step-by-step, and prepare a different way to handle it.» 90003 90002 Not quite ready to take that step? Both of these hotlines offer 24-hour free, confidential support: 90003 90002 Like other hangover symptoms, hangxiety may be a passing discomfort.But sometimes it’s a sign of something more serious. If your anxiety persists, or if you feel like you need to drink more alcohol to cope with it, consider talking to a therapist or healthcare provider. 90003 90002 Otherwise, set some boundaries for yourself and make sure to prioritize food, water, and sleep the next time you drink. 90003.90000 Quick Help for Hangover Anxiety after Drinking Alcohol 90001

90002 Along with making your head hurt, your stomach queasy and your resolution about not drinking ever again more memorable, hangovers can also bring about anxiety. Anxiety and hangovers are often closely related. If you are a naturally anxious person, and / or someone who has been clinically diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, a hangover may trigger unwelcome feelings of stress that are hard to control. 90003
90002 Read on to find out how a hangover can increase your anxiety, as well as what you can do when it happens.90003

90006 Depression and Mental Health After Drinking 90007
90002 Not everything related to the development of anxiety is going to be easy to understand. One of the things we know about the brain after alcohol use is that it’s not uncommon for depression and anxiety to feel worse. This is related to neurochemical changes, combined with some of our thoughts after a heavy night of drinking — making it feel even worse. 90003
90002 If you feel depressed and anxious after drinking, you have plenty of company.The surest remedy for the physical changes during alcohol withdrawal is time, but you can do some things to lessen the anxiety and ease some of your symptoms in the meantime. 90003
90006 Hangover Pains and Paranoia 90007
90002 One of the most significant issues with anxiety after hangovers is worries about what you did while under the influence. Whether you remember it all or not, these feelings are natural, but they can also be exaggerated because of the physical effects of being hungover.Add a history of anxiety to the mix, and it can feel uncontrollable. 90003
90002 Hangovers cause more than just anxiety, and some of those symptoms can feed that anxiety as well. The symptoms you may feel when hungover can be distressing enough by themselves, but may also become objects of fixation, causing you to obsess about what they 90017 might 90018 mean. 90003
90002 A headache, which can range anywhere from a mild twinge to a painful pounding sensation, is probably a familiar sensation to someone with anxiety.Stress headaches are common among highly anxious people and, as with any headache, including those caused by hangovers, they can make you worry that something is wrong with your head. If you can not clearly remember prior events, the stress from this pain may be even worse, causing you to wonder if you physically injured yourself. 90003
90002 Nausea can cause similar paranoia. In addition, if your nausea is severe enough to cause vomiting, you may start to worry that you ate something bad or that you have some kind of virus.Vomiting can also contribute to dehydration and make it hard for you to keep food down, which are conditions that make you even more prone to stress due to physical strain. 90003
90002 Another problem may be actual injuries sustained while drinking that are not noticeable until the hangover and sobriety hit. These injuries can be frightening and disturbing, especially if you do not remember how you got them, and your imagination can run wild. Pain from an injury may be as simple as a bump or bruise, but the potential for something significant is there as well.If you find yourself with this worry, it’s okay to see a doctor. But make sure you’re drinking water, examining yourself in a mirror, and talking to your friends about the likelihood of injury. 90003

90006 Severe Dehydration 90007
90002 Drinking alcoholic beverages, as well as vomiting caused by nausea, can result in dehydration. Typically when you are dehydrated, your body usually produces a 90029 hormone Vasopressin 90030 that causes you to stop urinating as much to retain as much water as possible.Alcohol decreases the amount of anti-diuretic hormone in your body, meaning that you urinate more frequently, which rapidly reduces the amount of water in your body. 90003
90002 The symptoms of dehydration can include headaches, decreased blood pressure, and dizziness or fainting. Not knowing why you are dizzy can be a scary experience and lead you to suspect that something has gone wrong with your brain. Fainting can also be highly disorienting and alarming if you do not realize why it is happening.If this occurs: 90003
90034
90035 Drink plenty of water (and do NOT drink anything that will dehydrate you further, such as more alcohol or caffeinated drinks such as soda). 90036
90035 Lie down to prevent injuring yourself during episodes of dizziness or fainting. 90036
90035 Consider contacting a doctor if you do not see any improvement. 90036
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90006 The Anxiety of Confusion and Memory Lapses 90007
90002 Both confusion and memory lapses are common for people with hangovers.The confusion may initially result from feeling terrible and not remembering why. After the initial confusion, you may still find yourself unable to think clearly, either due to physical pain or dehydration, and fatigue due to poor sleep quality. This inability to think clearly may lead you to jump to conclusions (for example, «My head hurts: I must have a concussion!»). 90003
90002 Confusion can also be caused by lapses in your memory. Not being able to recall what happened prior to waking up with a hangover and all its accompanying symptoms can cause a great deal of stress, causing you to speculate about every bad thing that might have happened to you.The list is essentially endless, particularly after a blackout, when you do not remember a period of time — almost anything could have happened. More reasonable concerns include saying things you did not mean, while more intense fears can come from imagining that you were attacked or abused by someone. 90003
90006 Anxiety From Regretting Bad Decisions 90007
90002 If you do remember your actions and behavior before the hangover, chances are they were slightly uncharacteristic and often regrettable.When you lose impulse control due to the consumption of alcohol, just about anything you can think of saying or doing has a chance of getting said or done. 90003
90002 Unfortunately, drinking with people you are close to can lead to saying and doing things that you will be forced to confront the results of the next time you see them, the prospect of which can make you feel anxious and even panicked. 90003
90002 If you do not remember your actions or behavior, evidence of them may be present in your surrounding area that may cause you regret and stress, especially if any destruction of property is in evidence and the property was left there by someone else, or was being held for or borrowed from a friend or loved one.If you’re suffering from regret, make sure you do the following: 90003
90034
90035 Take care of yourself. Until you are feeling more normal, it is a bad idea to initiate any confrontations, on the chance that your mood or physical state causes you to say or do more things you will regret later. 90036
90035 Once you feel up to it, apologize. This can be a good preventive measure even if you do not think you said or did anything hurtful, because though what you said or did may not have seemed hurtful at the time, your judgment was probably a little bit off.Being safe by apologizing just in case may help you avoid tension and anger from people you care about later on, which would otherwise add to your stress. 90036
90035 Give yourself an action plan too. One of the problems with making mistakes when drinking is that it’s almost too easy on yourself to just apologize, have those regrets, and move on. Ideally you want to stop making those mistakes in the future, which means it’s not a bad idea to make a plan for yourself of how you’re going to occupy your time for the next month so that you do not drink again and give yourself a chance to recover.90036
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90006 Confronting Reality 90007
90002 In an isolated incident, the reality surrounding you during your hangover may be less of a cause for stress than it seems. In some cases, a rational assessment may lead you to believe your behavior has genuinely 90029 caused you problems 90030, and it may be time to reach out for help. This does not mean you should panic, though. Proceeding with a level head will help your ability to 90029 address your concerns productively 90030 and move forward.90003
.90000 The 6 Best Hangover Cures (Backed by Science) 90001 90002 Drinking alcohol, especially too much, can be accompanied by various side effects. 90003 90002 A hangover is the most common one, with symptoms including fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst and sensitivity to light or sound. 90003 90002 While there’s no shortage of purported hangover cures, ranging from chugging a glass of pickle juice to rubbing a lemon in your armpit before drinking, few of them are backed by science. 90003 90002 This article looks at 6 easy, evidence-based ways to cure a hangover.90003 90002 Eating a hearty breakfast is one of the most well-known remedies for a hangover. 90003 90002 One reason is that a good breakfast can help maintain your blood sugar levels. 90003 90002 Although low blood sugar levels are not necessarily the cause of a hangover, they’re often associated with it (1). 90003 90002 Low blood sugar could also contribute to some hangover symptoms, such as nausea, fatigue and weakness (2). 90003 90002 In fact, some studies also show that maintaining adequate blood sugar could mitigate some of the bodily changes that occur with alcohol consumption, such as the buildup of acid in the blood (3).90003 90002 Excessive drinking can throw off the balance of the chemicals in your blood and cause metabolic acidosis, which is characterized by an increase in acidity. It could be associated with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and fatigue (4). 90003 90002 In addition to helping reduce certain hangover symptoms, eating a healthy breakfast can provide important vitamins and minerals, which may become depleted with excessive alcohol intake. 90003 90002 Although there is no evidence to show that low blood sugar is a direct cause of hangovers, eating a nutritious, well-balanced and hearty breakfast the morning after drinking may help reduce hangover symptoms.90003 90026 90027 summary 90028 90002 Eating a good breakfast can help maintain your blood sugar levels, provide important vitamins and minerals and reduce the symptoms of a hangover. 90003 90031 90002 Alcohol can cause sleep disturbances and may be associated with decreased sleep quality and duration for some individuals (5). 90003 90002 Though low to moderate amounts of alcohol may initially promote sleep, studies show that higher amounts and chronic use can ultimately disrupt sleep patterns (6).90003 90002 While a lack of sleep does not cause a hangover, it can make your hangover worse. 90003 90002 Fatigue, headaches and irritability are all hangover symptoms that can be exacerbated by a lack of sleep. 90003 90002 Getting a good night’s sleep and allowing your body to recover may help alleviate symptoms and make a hangover more bearable. 90003 90026 90027 summary 90028 90002 Alcohol consumption may interfere with sleep. A lack of sleep could contribute to hangover symptoms such as fatigue, irritability and headaches.90003 90031 90002 Drinking alcohol can lead to dehydration in a few different ways. 90003 90002 First, alcohol has a diuretic effect. This means that it increases the production of urine, leading to a loss of fluids and electrolytes that are needed for normal functioning (7, 8). 90003 90002 Second, excessive amounts of alcohol can cause vomiting, leading to an even further loss of fluids and electrolytes. 90003 90002 Although dehydration is not the only cause of a hangover, it contributes to many of its symptoms, such as increased thirst, fatigue, headache and dizziness.90003 90002 Increasing your water intake may help alleviate some symptoms of hangovers and even prevent them altogether. 90003 90002 When drinking alcohol, a good rule of thumb is to alternate between a glass of water and a drink. Though this will not necessarily prevent dehydration, it can help you moderate your alcohol intake. 90003 90002 Afterward, stay hydrated throughout the day by drinking water whenever you feel thirsty to reduce your hangover symptoms. 90003 90026 90027 summary 90028 90002 Drinking alcohol can cause dehydration, which may make some hangover symptoms worse.Staying hydrated could reduce hangover symptoms like thirst, fatigue, headache and dizziness. 90003 90031 90002 Also known as «hair of the dog,» many people swear by this common hangover remedy. 90003 90002 Though it’s largely based on myth and anecdotal evidence, there is some evidence to support that having a drink the next morning can lessen hangover symptoms. 90003 90002 This is because alcohol changes the way that methanol, a chemical found in small amounts in alcoholic beverages, is processed in the body.90003 90002 After you drink alcohol, methanol is converted into formaldehyde, a toxic compound that could be the cause of some hangover symptoms (9, 10). 90003 90002 However, drinking ethanol (alcohol) when you have a hangover can stop this conversion and prevent the formation of formaldehyde altogether. Instead of forming formaldehyde, methanol is then safely excreted from the body (11, 12). 90003 90002 However, this method is not recommended as a treatment for hangovers, as it can lead to the development of unhealthy habits and alcohol dependence.90003 90026 90027 summary 90028 90002 Drinking alcohol can prevent the conversion of methanol to formaldehyde, which could reduce some hangover symptoms. 90003 90031 90002 Though research is limited, some studies have found that certain supplements could ease hangover symptoms. 90003 90002 Below are a few supplements that have been researched for their ability to reduce hangover symptoms: 90003 90090 90091 90027 Red ginseng: 90028 One study found that supplementing with red ginseng reduced blood alcohol levels, as well as hangover severity (13).90094 90091 90027 Prickly pear: 90028 Some evidence shows that this type of cactus could help treat hangovers. A 2004 study found that prickly pear extract decreased hangover symptoms and cut the risk of hangover severity in half (14). 90094 90091 90027 Ginger: 90028 One study found that combining ginger with brown sugar and tangerine extract improved several hangover symptoms, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea (15). 90094 90091 90027 Borage oil: 90028 One study looked at the effectiveness of a supplement containing both prickly pear and borage oil, an oil derived from the seeds of starflower.The study found that it reduced hangover symptoms in 88% of participants (16). 90094 90091 90027 Eleuthero: 90028 Also known as Siberian ginseng, one study found that supplementing with eleuthero extract alleviated several hangover symptoms and decreased overall severity (17). 90094 90111 90002 Keep in mind that research is lacking and further studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of supplements at reducing hangover symptoms. 90003 90026 90027 summary 90028 90002 Some supplements, including red ginseng, prickly pear, ginger, borage oil and eleuthero, have been studied for their ability to decrease hangover symptoms.90003 90031 90002 Through the process of ethanol fermentation, sugars are converted into carbon dioxide and ethanol, also known as alcohol. 90003 90002 Congeners are toxic chemical by-products that are also formed in small amounts during this process, with different alcoholic beverages contain varying amounts (18). 90003 90002 Some studies have found that consuming drinks with a high amount of congeners could increase the frequency and severity of a hangover. Congeners may also slow the metabolism of alcohol and cause prolonged symptoms.90003 90002 Drinks that are low in congeners include vodka, gin and rum, with vodka containing almost no congeners at all. 90003 90002 Meanwhile, tequila, whiskey and cognac are all high in congeners, with bourbon whiskey containing the highest amount. 90003 90002 One study had 95 young adults drink enough vodka or bourbon to reach a breath alcohol concentration of 0.11%. It found that drinking high-congener bourbon resulted in worse hangovers than drinking low-congener vodka (19). 90003 90002 Another study had 68 participants drink 2 ounces of either vodka or whiskey.90003 90002 Drinking whiskey resulted in hangover symptoms like bad breath, dizziness, headache and nausea the following day, while drinking vodka did not (20). 90003 90002 Selecting drinks that are low in congeners may help reduce the incidence and severity of hangovers. 90003 90026 90027 summary 90028 90002 Choosing drinks that are low in congeners, such as vodka, gin and rum, could decrease the severity and frequency of hangovers. 90003 90031 90002 While there are many well-known hangover cures out there, few are actually backed by science.90003 90002 However, there are several science-backed ways to avoid the unpleasant symptoms that follow a night of drinking. 90003 90002 Strategies include staying hydrated, getting plenty of sleep, eating a good breakfast and taking certain supplements, all of which could reduce your hangover symptoms. 90003 90002 Also, drinking in moderation and choosing drinks that are low in congeners can help you prevent a hangover in the first place. 90003 90002 Read this article in Spanish 90003.90000 When You’ve Had Too Much: Hangover Symptoms and Remedies 90001 90002 Hangovers are rough. And the more you drink the night before, the more severe your hangover symptoms might feel the morning after. 90003 90002 Most of the time you just need to drink water, eat some food, and walk it off. But if you’ve had too much to drink, you may be harming your body and need to see your doctor for treatment. 90003 90002 Let’s look at how to tell the difference between a mild, temporary hangover that you can treat at home and one that may need some extra medical attention.90003 90002 Each of these 10 common symptoms stems from a physiological response to the presence of alcohol in your digestive and urinary systems, especially your stomach, kidneys, and bloodstream. 90003 90002 Alcohol expands (dilates) your blood vessels. At first, this can be beneficial, making you feel relaxed as your blood pressure is lowered. 90003 90002 But after a few drinks, your heart starts pumping faster, and the blood vessels can not expand enough to accommodate all the blood. This additional pressure can cause headaches.Blood vessel dilation has also been linked to migraines. 90003 90002 Alcohol does a double whammy on your tummy: A few drinks can not only make your stomach produce more acid, but also keep your stomach from emptying. This can make you feel sick and induce vomiting. 90003 90002 Alcohol can direct heavier blood flow to areas in your pancreas known as islets. This causes your pancreas to make more insulin, which can make your blood sugar drop. This can make you feel exhausted, tired, and weak. 90003 90002 Alcohol can interfere with your sleep cycle.90003 90002 When you drink, your body adjusts to the alcohol in your system in order to maintain a normal 8 (ish) -hour cycle of sleep. But your body generally eliminates all the alcohol from your system after five to six hours, yet still remains adjusted to the presence of alcohol. 90003 90002 This «rebound effect» interrupts deep, rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, which can make you feel much more tired the next day. 90003 90002 Alcohol’s a diuretic. This means it makes you pee more often than usual, which can quickly drain your body of fluid as well as important minerals and vitamins.90003 90002 As you lose fluid through frequent urination, you’ll become increasingly dehydrated and extremely thirsty as a result, especially if you’re drinking in a hot environment that’s making you sweat, too. 90003 90002 Alcohol is known to increase your heart rate. The more you drink, the more your heart will respond. 90003 90002 A 2018 study of 3,000 attendees of Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, found that high levels of alcohol, especially in younger people, are associated with symptoms like sinus tachycardia.This is a heart rate over 100 beats per minute, which is well above the average heart rate. 90003 90002 The study also suggested that heart rate increases as you drink more alcohol, and these increases can raise your risk of arrhythmia, an irregular heartbeat. 90003 90002 Dizziness is a common symptom of the dehydration that comes with a hangover. When you’re dehydrated, your blood pressure drops, which limits blood flow to your brain and causes dizziness. 90003 90002 Drinking alcohol, especially if you’re already dehydrated or becoming dehydrated, can make it harder to focus on certain tasks, react during situations, and make decisions.90003 90002 The fluctuations in blood sugar that accompany drinking can lead to negative moods, which might include anxiety and anger as well as mood instability. This can occur both during and after drinking. 90003 90002 Drinking can also affect your mood if you already have a mental health condition or use alcohol as a coping mechanism for your emotional health. A 2017 study found that many people report feeling more aggressive or even feeling an overwhelming amount of emotions when they drink, especially if they had some dependence on alcohol.90003 90002 You may feel much less alert, less able to remember things, and less able to make logical decisions when you’re hungover. A 2017 study found that these aspects of cognitive function were all highly impacted during a period of hangover symptoms. 90003 90002 First: Drink water! Many hangover symptoms result from dehydration. 90003 90002 Here are a few other tips for snapping back quickly from a hangover: 90003 90048 90049 90050 Eat. 90051 Alcohol can drop your blood sugar levels.Fill up on carbohydrates, like crackers or bread, to normalize your blood sugar. Eat foods packed with vitamins, such as eggs, fish, nuts, and avocados, to help replenish depleted nutrients. Can not keep food down? Sip on a thin vegetable broth. 90052 90049 90050 Take pain medication (but not Tylenol). 90051 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil) or aspirin, can help take the edge off aches and pains. Just avoid acetaminophen (Tylenol). It can cause liver damage when taken in tandem with alcohol.90052 90049 90050 Do not try the «hair of the dog» method. 90051 Having alcohol when you’re hungover may make your symptoms worse or just dull your symptoms briefly before they come right back. 90052 90061 90002 Check out these additional science-backed solutions for a hangover. 90003 90002 How much you need to drink to cause a hangover depends on many factors. Some people may only need one or two drinks to get drunk and feel hungover the next day. Others can drink far more and feel minimal symptoms afterwards.90003 90002 You may build a tolerance to alcohol if you drink enough consistently. This occurs when your body learns to adjust to the presence of alcohol and produce more enzymes to break down alcohol in your system. 90003 90002 Other factors that affect how much alcohol you can tolerate include: 90003 90048 90049 90050 Age. 90051 Your body may become less able to metabolize alcohol as you get older. This is because your body contains less total water volume to dilute the alcohol in your system.90052 90049 90050 Genetics. 90051 Some people have a gene that makes their body less able to metabolize certain substances in alcohol, so they may not even be able to have one drink before experiencing uncomfortable symptoms like skin flushing or stuffy nose. 90052 90049 90050 Weight. 90051 The heavier you are, the longer it may take for you to feel the effects of alcohol. This is because you have more body volume through which alcohol can diffuse. 90052 90061 90002 Drinking too much can cause alcohol poisoning.This affects many of your body’s normal functions, such as breathing, temperature regulation, and heart rate. Alcohol poisoning can be deadly or have serious long-term consequences. 90003 90002 Seek emergency medical attention if you or someone you’re drinking with exhibits any of the following symptoms: 90003 90048 90049 feeling disoriented 90052 90049 throwing up 90052 90049 having seizures 90052 90049 having pale, bluish skin 90052 90049 breathing slowly (inhaling and exhaling less than eight times per minute) 90052 90049 breathing irregularly (going 10 seconds or more between each breath) 90052 90049 feeling abnormally cold 90052 90049 losing consciousness and unable to wake up 90052 90061 90002 Drink water and eat food to dispel your hangover blues.90003 90002 It’s possible to reduce hangover symptoms by eating food and drinking plenty of water while you’re consuming alcohol, but there’s only so much you can do to avoid one. 90003 90002 Limiting how much alcohol you drink at one time is the most effective way to minimize the possibility of a hangover. And try to drink with people around you. It’s a good idea to have someone on hand to let you know if you’re perhaps consuming too much. 90003.