I'm so sorry you had such a crappy-feeling day. This is in no way shape or form meant to be anti-drinking - I think everyone should do what feels good to them - but I just wanted to share my experience in case it's interesting or helpful to anyone!
I'm about to turn 30 and have been *amazed* at how much alcohol started to take a toll in the past couple of years. It's comical to remember how I could bounce back as if nothing happened in college after a water bottle full of vodka + crystal light (ow) + many mystery frat solo cups, plus happy hours and nights out through my mid 20s and grad school, whereas now it feels like a glass of wine or two can knock me on my ass. In addition to the sleep disruption and physical impacts, the biggest difference I noticed is how much of an emotional/anxiety hangover I would get - despite having a very good longstanding experience with my SSRI.
Again - not trying to be preachy whatsoever and I think everyone's body responds differently! For me, given that this change in me coincided with the whole sober curious movement + actually good non alcoholic beers + mocktail menus, it was kind of a revelation to realize that I could also just... not drink most of the time and feel way way better.
I'm also a "headache girlie" and this made me feel so seen – it's annoying knowing you can't do anything while feeling like time is being wasted.
I also feel slightly underwhelmed with Charity (though I LOVE her) for bachelorette. Maybe the men that are cast will also have her incredible sense of maturity and emotional intelligence? We can only hope!
I'm so sorry you had such a crappy-feeling day. This is in no way shape or form meant to be anti-drinking - I think everyone should do what feels good to them - but I just wanted to share my experience in case it's interesting or helpful to anyone!
I'm about to turn 30 and have been *amazed* at how much alcohol started to take a toll in the past couple of years. It's comical to remember how I could bounce back as if nothing happened in college after a water bottle full of vodka + crystal light (ow) + many mystery frat solo cups, plus happy hours and nights out through my mid 20s and grad school, whereas now it feels like a glass of wine or two can knock me on my ass. In addition to the sleep disruption and physical impacts, the biggest difference I noticed is how much of an emotional/anxiety hangover I would get - despite having a very good longstanding experience with my SSRI.
Again - not trying to be preachy whatsoever and I think everyone's body responds differently! For me, given that this change in me coincided with the whole sober curious movement + actually good non alcoholic beers + mocktail menus, it was kind of a revelation to realize that I could also just... not drink most of the time and feel way way better.
I'm also a "headache girlie" and this made me feel so seen – it's annoying knowing you can't do anything while feeling like time is being wasted.
I also feel slightly underwhelmed with Charity (though I LOVE her) for bachelorette. Maybe the men that are cast will also have her incredible sense of maturity and emotional intelligence? We can only hope!
I’m definitely going to read the “sixteen writers” book, Kelly! Thanks for sharing!
So sorry to hear about your migraines - they’re so debilitating aren’t they! Do you know what triggers yours? Mine is normally stress 🙃