Why is it that the following days after I've consumed alcohol, I feel mentally unstable?

Question

I have been wondering this for a very long time. Whenever I drink I feel mentally off or unstable for quite some time. Obviously, I know, if I don't want to feel this way then don't drink and I rarely ever do. But I still would like to know why days after I've had a drink I'm almost on the edge of insanity it seems. What exactly is it that's in alcohol that's causing this or is it simply a problem in my head?

Answer 1

It's called a 'Hangover'. When you drink too much one night, you'll have a bad headache, instability, and feel sick in the head the next day.

Answer 2

If you're on an anti-depressant or some other drugs this may be causing a side effect. Check with your doctor and/or research possible reactions. Remember, alcohol is a drug too and shouldn't be mixed.

I'm not a doctor so I can't answer with certainty but if you're still feeling effects after several days there could be something seriously wrong as this should have worn off by now. Consult your doctor or if it continues go to the emergency room.

Answer 3

This isn't a problem in your head. I can tell you from personal experience that alcohol is a depressant, and tends to make every one feel happy at the time of consumption, but afterwards can have a multitude of effects. A lot of people have the same feelings of instability or even depression when recovering from the effects of alcohol. And remember, everyones body processes the alcohol differently, so it may effect you differently then a friend.

Answer 4

People react to alcohol in different ways. Have you ever met a person who drinks a glass of wine and falls asleep, or another person who's face goes noticably red? Something similar may be causing you to have frayed nerves.

I know that hangovers are caused by a serious lack of hydration, perhaps your problem is caused by this dehydration as well...
Alcohol is also a depressant which, as the name suggests, tends to make people slightly gloomy. Perhaps this "edge of insanity" feeling you have has some correllation to that as well.

Answer 5

Dehydration. Most people are already dehydrated so when you drink it makes it worse. Plus alcohol thins your blood thus making it less efficient for you to carry oxygen through out your body. It also disrupts your digestive track by killing your good bacteria. There have been studies showing that lack of bacteria or too much can cause poor immune function and affect mental well being. If you can't properly digest your food then you're not getting all the vitamins you need. Hope this all makes sense to you. =)

Answer 6

When the alcohol reaches your brain, it dehydrates the brain cells and interferes with the generation of electric messages. When the alcohol leaves your system, the brain cells regain their water. Drinking excessive amounts over a long period of time, however, can impair intelligence and memory. Brain size diminishes as cells are destroyed, and IQ drops permanently.

Answer 7

The effects of alcohol on the human body can take several forms.

Alcohol, specifically ethanol, is a potent central nervous system depressant, with a range of side effects. The amount and circumstances of consumption play a large part in determining the extent of intoxication; e.g., consuming alcohol after a heavy meal is less likely to produce visible signs of intoxication than consumption on an empty stomach. Hydration also plays a role, especially in determining the extent of hangovers. The concentration of alcohol in blood is usually measured in terms of the blood alcohol content.

Alcohol has a biphasic effect on the body, which is to say that its effects change over time. [1] Initially, alcohol generally produces feelings of relaxation and cheerfulness, but further consumption can lead to blurred vision and coordination problems. Cell membranes are highly permeable to alcohol, so once alcohol is in the bloodstream it can diffuse into nearly every biological tissue of the body. After excessive drinking, unconsciousness can occur and extreme levels of consumption can lead to alcohol poisoning and death (a concentration in the blood stream of 0.55% will kill half of those affected). Death can also occur through asphyxiation by vomit. An appropriate first aid response to an unconscious, drunken person is to place them in the recovery position.

Intoxication frequently leads to a lowering of one's inhibitions, and intoxicated people will sometimes do things they would not do while sober, often overlooking social, moral, and legal considerations. Conversely, some studies have suggested that intoxicated people have much greater control over their behavior than is generally recognized. [1]


The image shows the brains of two six-week-old infants. The left brain is confirmed no alcohol exposure, while the right brain is of an infant with fetal alcohol syndrome.This article primarily covers the short-term effects of alcohol on the adult human body. For the potential long-term cumulative effects of alcohol on the adult human body, please refer to alcohol consumption and health, alcohol and cardiovascular disease, alcohol and cancer, alcohol and weight and alcoholic liver disease. The potential impact of alcohol consumption by pregnant women on their fetuses is discussed in the article fetal alcohol syndrome.

Answer 8

It is simple alcohol is a poison and kills brains cells, try some rat poison and see what effects it has on you.

Answer 9

Geee , you put a toxin in your body then wonder why you're unstable ?

Duhhhhhhhhh

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Answer 10

maybe you shouldn't drink so much when u do have a drink.. sounds like a pretty bad hangover..