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Ever woken up after a perfectly reasonable night out, convinced you’ve done something awful, even though you can’t put your finger on what?

That uneasy, can’t-shake-it feeling the morning after drinking has a name.

Hangxiety doesn’t care whether you’re drinking mindfully, moderating or heading towards alcohol-free. And it doesn’t always need a big night to show up.

I’m looking at what hangxiety actually feels like, from the memory gaps to the replaying of every conversation. I explain why alcohol leaves your brain and nervous system on edge the next day, without drowning you in nerdy neuroscience.

I also look at why midlife makes the morning after so much harder. Cortisol, rubbish sleep, ageing parents, kids, work and perimenopause all play their part.

Then I’ve got seven quick-fire tips you can use before and during a bout of hangxiety.

I also share how to use your moderation experiments to work out what sets yours off.

Save this one to your playlist so you know where it is the next time you need it.

By the end of this episode…

• You’ll know why you feel anxious the morning after drinking, even when you didn’t drink that much
• You’ll be able to answer “why is my hangover anxiety worse in my 40s?”
• You’ll leave with seven practical things to do when hangxiety hits, and one thing not to reach for
• You’ll know how to stop yourself spiralling over last night’s events
• You’ll be able to tell whether your moderation is helping how you feel the next day

1:39 What Hangxiety Actually Feels Like
4:28 The Simple Biology Behind Why Hangxiety Happens
7:47 Why It Can Happen Anytime
8:28 7 Tips: Manage Hangxiety Before It Happens & In The Moment
13:18 Does Moderation Improve Hangxiety?
16:43 Why You Need to Be Kind To Yourself

Other Helpful Episodes & Resources:

176. The Hidden Biology Behind Brutal Hangovers After 40 - https://www.mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/2229527/episodes/19167111

173. Alcohol Cravings Don't Last As Long As You Think (And 4 Steps To Take When One Hits) - https://www.mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/2229527/episodes/19053289-173-alcohol-cravings-don-t-last-as-long-as-you-think-and-4-steps-to-take-when-one-hits

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Sober curious, mindful drinker, flexible drinker, moderator... are they all just different names for the same thing?

These terms get thrown around a lot, often as if they mean the same thing. If you’ve ever wondered which one actually describes you, or if you even need a label at all, this one’s for you.

By the end of this episode:

• You’ll know the difference between being sober curious and being a mindful drinker
• You’ll be able to answer “what is a flexible drinker?”
• You’ll know whether being sober curious means you have to quit drinking
• You’ll leave with a clearer idea of which term fits you, or whether you need one at all

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✅ Get the Beginner's Guide to Mindful Drinking - https://lownodrinker.com/mindful-drinking-beginners-guide/

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❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13