This essential guide moves beyond sobriety discussions to explore the direct impact of alcohol consumption on mental health. Bestselling author Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society, tackles the phenomenon of 'hangxiety'—the dread, panic, and self-recrimination following drinking—and integrates it into the broader mental health conversation.

Blending neuroscience, expert perspectives, and personal accounts, Hangxiety dissects what alcohol is doing to your brain, covering topics from sleep disruption to how alcohol interacts with stress, trauma, and neurodivergent brains.

• Why hangxiety can manifest even after consuming only a few drinks.
• Mechanisms by which alcohol can hijack the nervous system and increase stress levels.
• The connection between alcohol, sleep quality, and subsequent low mood.
• Scientific findings regarding cutting down alcohol intake and the brain's recovery process.

Whether you are currently sober, considering sobriety, or simply questioning your current relationship with drinking, this book provides a judgment-free exploration of alcohol's emotional consequences, unpacking the science and psychology in a relatable manner.

• Author: Millie Gooch
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 288 pages
• ISBN-13: 978-1837826643
• Dimensions: 21.6 x 2.4 x 13.7 cm
• Weight: 298 g
• Publisher: Hay House UK

Understand the true emotional and neurological cost of drinking with this insightful and accessible guide by Millie Gooch.