If you've experienced a hangover from drinking alcohol, you know that the symptoms can be pretty uncomfortable. But what does it mean if you feel hungover without actually drinking any alcohol? This can and does happen, and some of the reasons may surprise you! The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to take action if you’re feeling this way, so read on to discover why you might be feeling hungover without alcohol and what you can do about it.
Feeling Hungover Without Drinking Alcohol?
You may be grappling with a mental health condition known as an "emotional hangover." An emotional hangover is triggered when our emotions are elevated—whether those emotions are positive or negative. This extreme high causes our brains to “crash” the day after, which leaves us feeling “hungover.”
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