'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?

For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.

Published on RocksNews: 7 Oct 2026, 00:32 UTC
Updated: 7 Oct 2026, 00:32 UTC
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For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.

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