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But, we also know that alcohol can have major negative impacts on your mood.
The initial negative impacts of getting sober can vary depending on how much and how often you drink.
balancing GABA, glycine, and glutamate) which may temporarily adversely impact your sleep patterns and your mood.
Quitting drinking comes along with so many side effects because alcohol has a huge impact on your mood.
Quitting drinking comes along with so many side effects because alcohol has a huge impact on your mood.
neuroscientist and author ofBiohack Your Brain
The consumption of alcohol is linked to cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impairments,says Dr. Willeumier.
Alcohol contains ethanol, a drug that acts to depress brain function.
Alcohol also impacts your cognitive functions.
Long-term use can lead to neuroadaptations in the brain leading to addiction.
From a behavioral standpoint, alcohol impairs information processing, which can result in greater impulsivity (i.e.
aggression, violence, risk-taking behaviors) and impairment of motor control (i.e.
slurred speech, slowed reflexes, balance, and gait issues), says Dr. Willeumier.
Alcohol also impacts many aspects involved in cognitive processingattention, working memory, conflict monitoring, judgment.
Supplementation of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids can also help.
neuroscientist and author ofBiohack Your Brain
Getting seven to eight hours ofcontinuous sleepand moving daily can also help.
Even starting a meditative practice that incorporates breath work can ease anxiety and stress, helping to stabilize emotions.
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