‘Hangxiety’ is a term that blends ‘hangover’ and ‘anxiety’ and describes the restlessness and anxiety that can follow heavy drinking. This is because alcohol affects your nervous system, and anxiety and alcohol misuse share similar brain processes (20, 45).  Anxiety disorder and hangover can exacerbate each other. Short-term anxiety relief by drinking alcohol can lead to long-term anxiety due to hangovers, making both issues worse (44, 45).