Is increased anxiety the day after drinking heavily a common occurance?

Question

I'm 25, soon to be 26. I noticed this past year or so that whenever I go out with my buddies and get very drunk, I have a bad case of anxiety the following day. Not right away when I wake up, but later in the afternoon when my hangover does go away. I'm not that into drinking anymore like I was back 2 years ago, but when I do go out with my friends (2 to 3 times a month), we all usually get tanked. I have anxiety though it's very managable for me. I don't take anything for it. I was wondering if what I mentioned is something normal and a lot of people experience this or is it because I do have anxiety that it gets worse after drinking. Anyone know the brain chemistry behind what I'm feeling? Thanks.

Answer 1

I've always had anxiety but when I was about 28 I started having extra anxiety and depression after a night of drinking. I can't say if it's a common occurrence but I've been through it. I actually quit drinking this year because of it. I'm also now on meds.