To have had enough of hangovers

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It was my birthday celebrations last night and I went out with friends. I had copious amounts of wine and have woken up this morning feeling awful. Pounding head, anxiety, groggy, tired. Why don’t I ever learn? The older I’m getting, the more I think I’ve just had enough of it. I don’t drink that much usually but I just over indulge on these nights and then feel awful the next day. Anyone else feel this way?

Well if you’ve had enough don’t drink to this level.

Moaning about a self inflicted issue is unreasonable

I had a couple of awful hangovers after just a quiet night in with dp and decided it wasn't worth it so just dont drink now.
I'm not suggesting you need to quit of course but I know where you are coming from

Hangovers are shit. Such a waste of time.

I’m very careful these days as I just can’t be arsed with them. I like a drink but avoid over indulging.

Does anyone ever think “never again”?

Oh I know it’s self inflicted and I’m not after any sympathy really. I’ve actually been really hard on myself today … feeling really stupid to be honest.

Aldi do a prosecco that doesn’t cause hangovers

Yep. I can't be arsed with hang overs. Life is too short for self inflicted sick days! I very rarely drink now. One or two max. They I stop. I much prefer it.

I only drink beer or normal strength dry cider and then I don't really get them. If I drink wine or spirits I feel fucking awful. Avoid sweet drinks too, they seem to make it much more likely you'll have a bad hangover

Yes know the feeling well! I just have no off switch on a night out and end up regretting it the next day and full of anxiety. And the next day is a right off and I get so annoyed at myself. This too shall pass!!

Its normal!!! The older we get, the less easily we metabolize alcohol.

I decided to stop drinking after realising how much I hated the way it made me feel. I hated feeling out of control of myself when drunk and then the feeling the next day. I didn’t even really used to her hangovers either, just feel really tired. I wasn’t wild on the taste of it either so I don’t feel like I’m missing out.

Never used to get hangovers when I was younger
When I started noticing I did get them, or otherwise felt unwell/slept badly after drinking, I cut back on how much & often I drink.

I cba with hangovers anymore. Prosecco hangovers are the worst for me. Even a few small wines and I feel rubbish the next day and I can tell I've had a drink the night before. I don't cope well with illness and hangovers are the same and I get terrible anxiety. I really don't like drinking anymore. I'm 49.

I often think never again, but then at the party (or whatever) I get carried away.

I have got better at resisting "generous" people who want me to have "just one more" and I don't drink wine when out anymore. It's too hard to keep track of how much you've had and people keep topping you up in a way that doesn't happen with beer or measured drinks.

So I'm getting better. Rehydration salts before bed make a difference, but not as much as knowing your limit and sticking to it.

I drink most nights. Glass of wine or a bottle of beer. But I haven’t been drunk for 23 years. I hate it, absolutely hate it. Thats how i love drinking.

If i go for a night out i have no more than 3 pints of lager. Its then sparkling water.

Its refreshing being able to drink and not get drunk as its never enough!

Its a right waste of a day

As you get older, you’re less able to tolerate and recover from heavy drinking. I’ve given it up altogether now.

I thought “never again” once I had kids as the thought of a hangover with kids to look after was too horrific!

I’ve had 1 hangover in 7 years, during a child-free weekend, due to having a much reduced ability to drink large amounts. Totally misjudged my limits!

I had my final “never again” hangover 18 months ago. I’ve been dry since then; it hasn’t been easy but it has been 1000% worth it. Happy Birthday OP

I have to drink shedloads to give me much of a hangover. But I've largely had enough of drinking too - it often makes my face uncomfortably flushed and makes me sleep terribly (after only a couple). And if I've had a bit more, I feel jittery and anxious the next day. It's just not worth it!

I mean you could just stop drinking!?

I've accidentally become almost teetotal. Nothing ever seems worth the hangover, the day or even two of feeling dreadful, of counting down to bedtime etc.
I very occasionally have 1 drink, maybe on Christmas day or suchlike, but I am genuinely much happier alcohol free. Its been a revelation.

I have completely wasted today. 5 and a half bottles of prosecco me and my friend managed to get through last night. I don't know where the hours went.

I hear you OP. Currently not drinking as haven't had a social event for a few weeks. I have one next Friday and am intending to have a g and t and drive home. There's still a chance next Saturday will be spent wailing never again after I forget and drink 2 bottles of wine 🤣

After a few shockers I decided to pace my self and be sensible. If I'm going to a do with a DJ ect I drink cider with ice and have 4 maximum. If it's a few drinks with friends I nurse red wine and drink slowly or white wine spritzers. I'm mostly ok. If I have a blowout I soon regret it and get back on track. Hangovers now brink anxiety (mid 40s) and I can not do that to myself.

Yep me! Mid 40s and go out properly for heavy drinking about twice a year. I cannot cope the next day however I know my limit so no longer sick after drinking. (I used to be in my 20s) but I see it as its twice a year, and next day is the worse mainly tiredness as don't sleep well after drinking and usually live on sweets and fatty food the next day! I don't do much else so I put up with it up as its not like I do it every weekend