I'm familiar with the term "hangxiety" for the increase in anxiety associated with hangovers. Lately, for me, there's no hangover - just anxiety. I only had 2 pints last night and was a little drunk, but I don't have any physical hangover symptoms (no headache, nausea, etc.). I just feel anxious and unmotivated with a sense of dread. (I can't stop ruminating about the night itself -- was I being annoying, what do they think of me, did I say something weird...?)

Now, this isn't unusual for me (I've had GAD for many years), but lately it feels like even light drinking makes it much worse. I'm considering giving up drinking altogether. But at the same time, having a beer or two greatly decreases my social anxiety in the moment, which might be hard to give up!

Does anyone have experience with this or advice on how to navigate social situations without help from alcohol?