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Manchester Evening News
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Ramazani Mwamba

Beer fear and 'hangxiety' - What is it, why does it happen and how can you cure it?

2023 has officially arrived and with it comes the strong chance of a dry throat and banging headache following the New Year celebrations. It's nothing to be ashamed of, after all you are celebrating making it through another year surrounded by your close friends and family.

However, those who have had hangovers know that it doesn't feel great, and outside of the physical ailments, there is also the feeling of dread. Also known as 'hangxiety, or 'beer fear', that awful feeling makes you convinced you've done something terrible the night before.

But where does this feeling come from?

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