Alcohol makes me anxious. Is it normal?
D: Sometimes I feel really anxious the day after I drink. Can alcohol cause a panic attack?The short answer is yes.Panic attacks - sudden waves of overwhelming fear and apprehension, together with physical symptoms such as chest pain and sedation, sweating, a racing heartbeat, nausea, difficulty breathing, feeling or numb in the arms and hands - are intense episodes of anxiety.And alcohol and anxiety are considered "two sides of the same currency", said dr. Alëna Balasanova, associate professor of psychiatry and director of the psychiatric education of addiction to the medical center of the University of Nebraska.While drinking is often used as a social lubricant or a way to relax and relax, scientists have discovered that alcohol can increase feelings of anxiety. These feelings can derive...