Chapter
The Connection Between Alcohol and Social Anxiety
13:44 - 27:56 (14:12)
Excessive alcohol consumption can worsen social anxiety due to the way it affects neurotransmitters such as glutamate in the brain. This may lead to a vicious cycle of using alcohol to cope with social anxiety, which can ultimately lead to an alcohol use disorder.
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Alcohol blocks the neurotransmitter glutamate, allowing for a more relaxed and social state.
13:44 - 17:26 (03:42)
Summary
Alcohol blocks the neurotransmitter glutamate, allowing for a more relaxed and social state. This is due to the stimulation of GABA receptors, which causes a decrease in anxiety and increased relaxation.
ChapterThe Connection Between Alcohol and Social Anxiety
Episode39. Alcohol and hangxiety
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Drinking alcohol can lead to a deficit in glutamate, which results in feelings of anxiety and tension during recovery.
17:26 - 21:26 (03:59)
Summary
Drinking alcohol can lead to a deficit in glutamate, which results in feelings of anxiety and tension during recovery. To compensate for this deficit, the brain produces excess glutamate which can also contribute to anxiety.
ChapterThe Connection Between Alcohol and Social Anxiety
Episode39. Alcohol and hangxiety
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Researchers have found a correlation between bad anxiety and an alcohol use disorder, as those who experience social anxiety may use alcohol to numb their feelings.
21:26 - 27:56 (06:30)
Summary
Researchers have found a correlation between bad anxiety and an alcohol use disorder, as those who experience social anxiety may use alcohol to numb their feelings. The interaction between our brains and alcohol also plays a role in the severity of hangovers and potentially problematic drinking.