Podcast, book, and documentary recommendations + hangxiety
Hello!
I hope you are having a wonderful day. When I have shared some of the things I have been reading, listening to, and watching recently I have had such a great response from readers who not only tell me that they have enjoyed my recommendations but they have been kind enough to send me their recommendations. Thank you so much for sending them through - I have lots of reservations for books at the library and a stack of favourited items on various platforms to watch or listen to over the next few months.
I have put together a post on the blog sharing 12 podcast episodes, 7 books, and 4 doco recommendations from me and from readers that I think you will like! You can find it here - Podcast, book, and documentary recommendations.
What is hangxiety?
While most of us are familiar with and know what hangovers are, not everyone is aware of another alcohol related phenomenon - hangxiety.
Even if you are not aware of this term, if you drink alcohol there is a big chance that you will have experienced hangxiety. Hangxiety, also known as hangover anxiety, is a type of anxiety that occurs after consuming a lot of alcohol.
The key reason you can experience anxiety after drinking a lot of alcohol is that it changes the chemical levels in your brain:
alcohol disrupts your neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, it can give you euphoria. But when these chemicals recede, it can also give you anxiety and depression. Alcohol also stimulates the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter that slows down your brain—a neurotransmitter that many anxiety medications are made to increase.
With a lot of alcohol, your brain starts to block the glutamate neurotransmitter that’s been linked to anxiety, as well, which can feel good until your brain starts to rebalance its chemicals again. When it begins blocking GABA and releasing glutamate, you can go from feeling blissful to depressed. {source}
That feeling over uneasiness, of agitation and anxiousness after a big night out - that's your brain chemically readjusting to the alcohol you consumed. Thankfully it passes eventually like other hangover symptoms. If you are already feeling a little anxious or stressed at the moment reducing your alcohol intake can definitely help.
And of course, Adapt Drinks Relax is a perfect substitute for alcohol! Not only will it not give you hangxiety but it will actually help you feel relaxed and help you sleep better. Head to the Adapt Drinks website to find out more and order your carton! And make sure you sign up to the newsletter for 10% off your first order and for more info like this in the Adapt Drinks weekly newsletter.
Happy Easter!
Nic