975: Unseen Anxiety The Lingering Impact Of Alcohol Even When Not Drinking

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In today s episode Gina discusses alcohol and how it can affect people with anxiety Alcohol has a wide range of effects and can affect different individuals in different ways One interesting paradox with alcohol is how it can suppress cortisol production on its initial pass through the body but upon elimination cortisol production and thus anxiety increases Listen in for more knowledge and wisdom about how alcohol may be affecting you and your anxiety and learn how to fix it Huberman Lab s episode titled What Alcohol Does to Your Body Brain Health https www hubermanlab com episode what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-brain-health Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors https www theanxietycoachespodcast com sponsors Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership https anxietycoaches supercast com Here s what s included for 5 month New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes Premium meditations recorded with you in mind And more fun surprises along the way All this in your favorite podcast app To learn more go to https www theanxietycoachespodcast com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety Quote The day after drinking can be a minefield of anxiety filled with regrets and hangover-induced worries -Dr Lisa Anderson Addiction Specialist Chapters 0 00 24 Introduction Exploring Unseen Anxiety 0 02 27 The Potential for Anxiety from Drinking Alcohol 0 12 26 The Chronic Effects of Alcohol on Cortisol Levels 0 14 17 Managing Cortisol Levels and Anticipatory Stress 0 18 47 The Aftermath of Drinking Anxiety and Regrets Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast Gina Ryan explores the often overlooked relationship between alcohol consumption and anxiety She emphasizes that this issue should be approached from a health standpoint rather than a moral perspective Ryan highlights several scenarios in which anxiety can arise from alcohol including cravings for a drink social pressures feelings of guilt or regret from past experiences and concerns about physical and mental health She points out that even after the alcohol has left the body anxiety can linger Ryan also delves into the impact of alcohol on cortisol levels a stress hormone both during and after drinking To further educate listeners she recommends checking out Dr Andrew Huberman s podcast for more in-depth information on the topic Ultimately Ryan s goal is to shed light on the connection between alcohol and anxiety and provide strategies for effectively managing it During this segment of the podcast I delve into the effects of alcohol on cortisol levels and stress I explain that initially alcohol can suppress the release of cortisol creating a sense of relaxation and reduced stress However as the alcohol begins to leave the system there is a rebound effect leading to an increase in cortisol levels Additionally alcohol can disrupt sleep which further contributes to elevated cortisol levels Individuals struggling with alcohol use disorders may experience chronic stress and anxiety resulting in prolonged elevation of cortisol levels even during periods of not actively drinking Withdrawal from alcohol can also intensify stress levels and anxiety resulting in withdrawal symptoms like panic attacks To mitigate the impact of alcohol on cortisol levels I suggest individuals limit their alcohol consumption and incorporate stress reduction techniques such as exercise meditation and maintaining a healthy lifestyle Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices