So THAT'S Why Alcohol Makes You More Anxious As You Get Older

It’s the morning after a night out, and you can’t stop stressing. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by all the errands you need to run or can’t shake the feeling of embarrassment over your tipsy choices.This is a common experience ― and you may have noticed this happens more as you age. “I just can’t drink like I used to,” you’ll hear people say. Case in point: One social media user shared how their anxiety was extra-affected by alcohol as they got older. TikTok creator and therapist Amanda White responded, explaining that as we age, our bodies become less efficient at breaking down alcohol, especially as you hit your 30s, 40s and 50s. Hello, “hangxiety,” or hangover anxiety. Teri Wilder, a licensed mental health counsellor with Thriveworks in Lafayette, Indiana, who specialises in addiction and anxiety, said there’s a real connection between the two.“The ability to tolerate alcohol actually reduces as you age, resulting in an increase in anxiety symptoms and the reduced ability for the liver t