Ever Wake Up at 3AM After Drinking?

Ever wake up at 3 AM after drinking? 😵‍💫

Heart racing. Sweating. Mind spinning.

That’s not “just anxiety.” It’s your cortisol — your stress hormone, spiking up to 3x higher than normal as alcohol leaves your system. Your body literally thinks there’s an emergency. 🚨

Alcohol doesn’t just mess with your sleep. It throws over 50 hormones out of balance:
- Melatonin drops by 19% → can’t fall or stay asleep 😴
- Serotonin takes days to rebuild → mood crashes 🥺
- Insulin goes haywire → sugar cravings & energy dips 🍩
- Testosterone plummets → low drive & low motivation ⚡

This hormonal chaos explains why you feel anxious, exhausted, and off-balance long after your last drink.

Here are 3 simple ways to help your body recover:

🌞 Morning Light – Step outside within 30 minutes of waking up.
Sunlight resets your internal clock so your body knows when to release cortisol and when to produce melatonin.

🧂 Mineral Boost – Add ¼ teaspoon of sea salt to your morning water. Your adrenal glands need minerals to regulate stress hormones properly.

💨 Longer Exhales – Breathe in for 4 counts, out for 8. This activates your vagus nerve, switching your body from stress mode to calm mode.

Small, simple actions. Big, biological changes. Your body — and your future self — will thank you. 🙌

#Sobriety #Wellness #Neuroscience #GetSoberStaySober

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