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Why do I have trouble sleeping after drinking?

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Profile: lovelyPrincess09
lovelyPrincess09
September 23rd, 2015 3:28pm
In general, alcohol relaxes our muscles, and that is the case with our throat muscle. When we are sleeping, normally our throat muscle relaxes and alcohol can increase this relaxation causing you to fall asleep before your natural sleep cycle begins. But when your body completely metabolized alcohol, your sleep becomes fragmented and you wake up more often in the middle of the sleep. This could also lead to insomnia, I would suggest getting advice from a doctor if an severe symptoms arise. Also, it is generally not a good idea to mix sleep with alcohol.
Profile: tranquilDreamer99
tranquilDreamer99
September 20th, 2015 3:18am
Drinking has many impacts on the mind and your mood... It may cause your brain to constantly work. Feel free to message me with more questions/concerns!
Profile: AmazingEars15
AmazingEars15
September 19th, 2015 1:36pm
Sometimes when I have consumed alcohol, especially in combination with energy drinks / coca cola, I think it is the caffeine in the mix drinks that make one have troubles sleeping.
Profile: xDzazterQueenXoX
xDzazterQueenXoX
September 18th, 2015 10:29pm
Alcohol is known to have a lot of sugar in it, which can cause us difficulty sleeping, especially if you are drinking coolers, and other sweeter drinks.
Anonymous
September 18th, 2015 12:18pm
you cant get sleep if you've been drinking because your body is thiking its awake from being up your body needs water to saty hydrated and sleep needs good body
Anonymous
September 17th, 2015 11:09am
It's normal for you to have trouble sleeping after drinking. Why? Because your body cannot get a full night's sleep with alcohol in its system. Your brain never enters deep sleep mode when you're drunk, that's why it feels like when you wake up that you just closed your eyes and you haven't slept a bit.
Profile: sweetSoul15
sweetSoul15
September 17th, 2015 2:01am
Alcohol can make You either euphoric or sleepy, some get excited others become hyper , it is the chemicals in the brain releasing some hormones on your blood stream causing you to feel either sleepy or hyper.
Profile: Emily619
Emily619
September 16th, 2015 2:53am
You have trouble sleeping after drinking because the alcohol causes you to be more alert, in a way, and not tired.
Profile: WesternCanada1
WesternCanada1
September 15th, 2015 11:03pm
Among many other reasons, the problem is that the alcohol interferes with the levels of cortisol in your organism. Cortisol is responsible for your body to be ready to wake up, and its levels are higher right before you wake up and is low when you are ready to sleep. Drinking mess this all up.
Profile: sumansam
sumansam
September 13th, 2015 8:07am
You seem to experience trouble sleeping after drinking because the calories energizes your body. You might wanna tone that down, especially at night.
Profile: Lovelydaytoday
Lovelydaytoday
September 24th, 2015 1:46am
Drinking messes with your body. Some people may react differently to it than others too, try to do it at a different time if it affects your sleep dramatically
Anonymous
September 11th, 2015 9:13am
Yeah, when I drink I start thinking about things that have happened and I'm either too happy or too sad to sleep. It depends on my mood before I start drinking which way it'll go but I usually avoid alcohol after 10 so that I can get to sleep (with the exception of the occasionally midnight dram of whiskey or champagne toast on New Years and special occasions).
Profile: Supergirl94
Supergirl94
September 10th, 2015 6:22am
It is very beneficial to drink water before bed, there are some articles you can read as to why this helps :) But one issue could be that you over-drink and you will feel the need to use the restroom, or wake up later needing to use it. If you mean drinking alcohol that is probably because of the affects it has on your body.
Anonymous
September 6th, 2015 4:41am
Consuming alcohol disrupts natural sleep cycles, which effectively means that at a certain BA, REM cycles no longer take place, causing you to sleep more lightly.
Profile: JeepJackson
JeepJackson
September 5th, 2015 12:46pm
Because you're most likely stressed because of the drinking. Try not to. Do something different, it helps.
Profile: Chalki
Chalki
September 2nd, 2015 10:00pm
It really depends on the person. However, sleep can be impacted by the temperature of what you're drinking, the amounts of calories in the drink, how recently you've urinated, and so on. You could be tired, and then drinking something serves to wake you up some more. It really changes per person.
Anonymous
August 28th, 2015 2:38am
Depending on what you are drinking, completely depends on how well you sleep afterwards. I recommend consuming water. If you consume water already and this issue still occurs then i suggest you go down to your local Pharmacy and ask there.
Anonymous
August 23rd, 2015 8:28pm
While drinking alcohol makes it easier to fall sleep, it actually decreases the quality of your sleep. You may want to consider using a different sleep-aid to assist you with falling asleep, to allow you to sleep soundly through the night.
Anonymous
August 23rd, 2015 9:54am
If you mean alcohol, it's probably from all the sugar and it all depends on how much alcohol you have drunk in the evening.
Anonymous
August 19th, 2015 8:30am
When drinking, you take in a large amount of sugar, which instantly puts your body in to shock. It makes it very difficult to have a continuous and restful night's sleep.
Profile: dancingMango368785
dancingMango368785
October 28th, 2015 12:50am
Is your mind racing of troubles that lead you to drink? If so, have you considered turning to a friend to talk through your issues rather than a bottle?
Profile: friendlyWaterfall77
friendlyWaterfall77
November 4th, 2015 7:06am
when ethanol is metabolized (after 4 to 6 hours) normal deep sleep is disputed. Sometime is hard to return to sleep, or there is not enough time to do so before the alarm clock rings. The body is dehydrated, but the bladder is probably full, and this requires a trip to the bathroom.
Anonymous
November 1st, 2015 7:10pm
You may have trouble tleeping because you are experiencing a buzz or the effects of being drunk. Try drinking small quantities of alcohol and see if your sleep improves. Knowing your BAC (Blood Alcohol Capacity) may help you determine what is a healthy amount of alcohol to consume. You may sleep better if you do not drink alcohol by itself. When I drink, I alternate sips of alcohol with water and eat food every few minutes to fifteen or so minutes. This can help lessen the effects of alcohol and is safer than drinking on an empty stomach. Lastly, do not drink close to bed time and regulate when you wake up and sleep each day. Routine could also be a factor.
Profile: thepidgeon
thepidgeon
November 1st, 2015 7:09pm
I don't usually drink and when I do is with extreme caution. Since I'm on medication for my treatment, I can't, but that doesn't bother me =)
Profile: bubblingLove76
bubblingLove76
October 30th, 2015 8:06pm
If you are referring to alcohol, it contains a lot of sugar. This may be the cause of your inability to power down.
Profile: HopefulJet61
HopefulJet61
October 29th, 2015 10:27pm
Caffeine and alcohol can cause problems within in your body if you're drinking in the late evening. You should try other drinks instead like tea or milk is what I've also seen some people say helps.
Profile: LunaDesireeFuller
LunaDesireeFuller
October 29th, 2015 12:25pm
Your brain could be trying to process what's going on as it gets confused after consuming alcohol, the wires in your brain get all tangled and it could be focusing on trying to cope with the effect the alcohol has caused
Anonymous
October 29th, 2015 8:24am
Sometimes alcohol, just as caffeine, can just keep you awake in ways you wish it did not. The alcohol makes your body alive, and it can cause to have some trouble sleeping. Alcohol also can make your mind think, and wander, which can keep you tossing and turning at night.
Profile: MissyR70
MissyR70
October 29th, 2015 12:59am
Drinking dehydrates you,resulting in muscle cramps and excessive thirst that may be the problem. Passing out from drinking will not result in deep REM sleep which what is needed for a restful night's sleep.
Profile: wonderfulParadise33
wonderfulParadise33
October 28th, 2015 5:41am
It's advisable to give your body time to process the alcohol you've drunk before you try to sleep – on average it takes an hour to process one unit, but this can vary widely from person to person.