Why alcohol and anxiety feed each other (and how to stop the cycle)
Calm | 03.04.2026 21:00
When life is really life-ing, it can be tempting to turn to an evening beverage to take the edge off. Maybe you messed up at work, got in a fight with your partner, or are about to head to a social event you’re dreading. At first, a drink usually feels helpful when you’re anxious. Your body relaxes, your thoughts slow… but later that night or the next morning, those anxious feelings all come flooding back.