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Impact of alcohol on anxiety
From hangxiety to GABA deficiency, here are a few negative impacts of alcohol.
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The sense of extreme fear and worry is a symptom of anxiety. This condition is determined by excessive sweating, trembling, nervousness, and having a constant sense of impending danger. In such conditions, people often resort to drinking alcohol to soothe themselves. However, contrary to the belief that alcohol can reduce anxiety, it actually helps in catalysing it.(Unsplash)
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"People think alcohol helps their anxiety, but in reality, it actually is a factor that can increase it," wrote Therapist Alison Seponara as she explained the negative impacts of alcohol on anxiety and how it can increase the symptoms for worse. (Unsplash)
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Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter which helps in giving a calming effect to the mind. Alcohol temporarily boosts GABA – over long periods of drinking habits. (Unsplash)
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Deficiency of GABA happens, and hence, people keep reaching out to alcohol for temporary relief. (Unsplash)
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Hangover and anxiety are a reality which makes people feel anxiety when they are experiencing hangovers. (Unsplash)
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