Study Reveals Which People Are Most Likely to Experience Bad 'Hangxiety'
A recent study examined the individuals who are more likely to suffer from a bad case of 'hangxiety', a feeling of unease that follows heavy drinking.
According to the study authors, writing in The Conversation, alcohol initially boosts calming chemicals in the brain and suppresses alertness, leading to temporary relaxation and reduced worry.
Alcohol also disrupts the brain's functioning and messes with the systems that regulate mood, causing a negative swing once the body starts processing the alcohol.
The study's findings suggest that 'hangxiety' is a combination of a hangover and anxiety, resulting in an unpleasant emotional cocktail.
Author's summary: Study explores hangxiety causes.