Why do we feel more emotionally vulnerable after booze?

[bowannabow]

Does anyone else suffer from this? I often feel on edge and emotional - and start thinking about, or even create I think (!), problems in my head when even slightly hung over. Do others have similar experiences and can anyone offer advice on what helps ? thanks.

[Ethel]

Alcohol is a depressant and many many people become maudlin when drunk. It is tedious and boring for others to put up with.

Don't drink so much - that's the only way.

[Champagne]

The only solution is to not drink I'm afraid.

Some of my finest emotional moments have been caused by alcohol!! I relax in the knowledge that I have friends who are a lot worse than me.

You�ll probably find that certain drinks can make you more sensitive or aggressive. I�m good on �bubbles� but a complete mess on red wine!

[libertie]

Ethel beat me to it...alcohol is a depressant, although not many people seem to realise it! Usually we all feel relaxed and happ(ish) after a couple but keep at it and for many the tears soon start to flow!

[david small]

Without breaking down the chemical analysis of what�s going on.
Alcohol or the residue effects of it have momentarily thrown your emotional stability out of kilter. You become more sensitive (hence many writers, artists use it as a catharsis)
If it effects you to this extent, you would be wise to moderate your intake, or abstain.

[lia*]

because we really do need help after drinking lots of booze, lol

[Champagne]

What do you do if abstinence or cutting down is not an option?

[libertie]

Stock up on the kleenex! :o)

[Pippa68]

It may help if you stop drinking the booze at a certain point..it is well known that you have the 5 stages ~ the merry stage, then the dancing around on the table naked stage, then the crying because everything is so ***** stage, then comes the puking stage, then fall down & go to sleep stage.

Quit drinking at stage 1 or 2 ;o)

[lia*]

why or what are you insecure about that you have to drink sooo much. drinking excessively creates problems, and huge embarassments. you should seek help.

[Skipoet]

I usually find it enhances whatever mood you're in when you start.

But if it affects you that way every time, then take it easy.