Alcohol for Stress Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know...

Many people turn to alcohol to relieve them from a stressful day at work, a fight with a family member or just a generally bad bad, but did you know it can actually make things worse in the long run? While alcohol may provide temporary relief, it disrupts your brain’s ability to manage stress, increases anxiety over time, and can even lead to dependency. In this video, we break down the science behind how alcohol affects your body and mind, why it creates a cycle of even more stress, and healthier ways to cope instead. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Alcohol Feels Relaxing At First 04:30 - What is Stress? 06:24 - How Alcohol Causes More Stress 10:24 - Alcohol-Free Ways to De-stress 14:45 - Outro Check out The Stompcast 🥾 https://linktr.ee/stompcast Download The Men's Mental Fitness App Be.Mettle here https://linktr.ee/mettleapp Order my latest book ‘The Mind Manual’ 💙 https://tinyurl.com/mt7fhkze Interested in a hearing more about mental fitness? I also do speaking engagements on all things mental health and productivity. Find out more here: https://www.dralexgeorge.co.uk/mental.... Order my children’s book 'A Better Day' 📚 https://tinyurl.com/bdeh9vkr