To have heightened anxiety even after just a few glasses of prosecco?

[isthisnormalatall]

I don't drink very much these days, however yesterday had a few glasses of prosecco and I'm feeling terribly anxious today. I have heard of hangxiety but is this possible even just after a few glasses??

Oh gosh yes, similar here!! Why do we feel so panicked!

I find my anxiety after drinking is worse these days. The last time I had a few drinks on an empty stomach I felt terrified for hours the next day. It scared me so much I will stick to 2 drinks tops now, and only after a meal.

Alternate lime and soda with wine, or have wine and lemonde

Or even better, tonic water, but call it a large G&T

I totally agree, I absolutely cannot have a drink before having eaten a good full meal!

Same!

I had 3 of those mini bottles of Prosecco just before Christmas and that sealed it for me. I was awake for hours in the night with heartburn and anxiety, and it ruined the first day of a mini break the next day. It just wasn’t worth it and like you I’m not a big drinker. I have never drank at home, so it was only really meeting with friends once a month or so where I’d have a few drinks.

I haven’t drank anything since that night in December, it’s just not worth that awful feeling for me. There are plenty of alcohol free drinks out there now that taste really nice!

@isthisnormalatall being upfront about it- I'm not drinking today, so alcohol free for me and not tying myself in knots giving reasons!

You might find that some people want to get on board with you- it prompted some interesting conversations with my friends.

There was one friend who definitely cancelled on me if I said it in advance, or would mysteriously be only be able to stay for one if we were out, but I chalked that up to their problem. We're not as close as we were, but tbh I think they would sometimes drink to a problematic extent and would encourage me to do the same. (And as mentioned up thread, my willpower is negligible 🤣)

Or even better, tonic water, but call it a large G&T
I've been doing this all my drinking life.

I've asked for my G&T to be served in a straight glass when it's been served in something resembling a goldfish bowl.

I think 'a few' is key here.

For me anyway, one or maybe two, is actually good and heightens a social situation.

Any more makes me tired and not join in, and makes me anxious in the night, and sluggish the next morning.

@isthisnormalatall I'm so glad to see your post.

I don't normally drink prosecco but did at the weekend and I felt I had really anxious half sleep.

I was glad to get up and feel better.

I'm not an anxious person and although drink can disturb deep sleep, I don't normally feel like this.

I was wondering if it's a thing and up pops your thread.

Aww I hope you feel better now! It was wonderful to wake up today all rested and feeling good!

Depends how big the glasses are. 125ml so would only be 2/3 of a bottle. A proper drink but not a bender.

Weighing in here... I second Alcohol Explained by William Porter. Great book and explains that anxious feeling really well. The Unexpected Joy is also a brilliant book. Quitting altogether is totally doable and there are loads of resources nowadays. Try the Naked Mind (there's also an app, and a book), and loads of non drinkers have pages on insta etc. William Porter's book explains what happens when you quit altogether - how your dopamine levels return to normal, and how you get more joy from life as a result. You just learn to navigate social situations etc. it's like learning to drive. At first it feels a bit new and alien but after a few weeks you don't give it a second thought. (Peri) / Menopause 100% affects alcohol tolerance. Don't be scared to think about quitting. It's not the taboo it was x

Prosecco has a terrible effect on me - it’s not the bubbles as other sparkling wine is fine

oh dear @StylishAndBeautiful this is rather a fail!!

I’d say it’s safe to say most of us can count. It’s also safe to say that Prosecco is generally served in 125ml glasses … almost never in a 175 wine glass (4=1 bottle) and NEVER in a 250ml glass (except on hen dos maybe!!)

@TawnyVowel , your post is rather a fail as far as I'm concerned.

OP only mentioned 'a few glasses' and prosecco is a wine. She has since clarified that it was served in a prosecco glass, but when I posted she hadn't.

It's safe to say that OP stated the size of glass over 24 hours ago and has posted that she had drunk most of the bottle.

It’s a bit like asking if you drink your G&T from a pint glass….

I mean you could, but you don’t … (I’m guessing!)

I was having a similar conversation about strong coffee the other day. I don't drink much coffee any more, and I have a jar of decaf at home if I fancy some.

I had 3 cups of coffee over a two hour period in a restaurant on Saturday (I didn't want alcohol) and I felt awful for the rest of the day. I felt like I had drunk a bottle of wine - I had a headache, my hands were shaking and I felt anxious too.

I don't but I don't drink it very often. I like it but haven't had one for about a year and a half.
A glass could be topped up without you noticing.

@isthisnormalatall Prosecco or champagne even gives me the jitters really badly too - no idea why , any brown spirits give me hiccups - hence I stick to red or white wine and Vodka and tonics

Thank you so much for your reply!! All very interesting and I'll look into that William Porter book!