Arjun Mehta Arjun Mehta Asked 7 months ago

Can't sleep after alcohol?

Jab bhi main raat ko thodi si bhi drink le leta hoon, uske baad neend aana mushkil ho jaata hai. Subah tak aankhon mein neend nahi aati. Yeh normal hai ya kuch problem hai?

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Shreya Nambiar Shreya Nambiar Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Alcohol might make you drowsy initially, but as it processes, it completely ruins your deep sleep and causes dehydration. I always drink a large glass of warm water and a bit of coconut water before sleeping to soothe my stomach and brain. Avoid heavy food late at night too.

Savita Deshmukh Savita Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My son had the same issue where he would wake up sweating and couldn't sleep after weekend parties. I told him to cut down on alcohol and always drink plenty of water to flush out toxins. Please take care of your liver and overall health.

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Rajesh Malhotra Rajesh Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I used to ignore sleeplessness and heart racing after drinking, which eventually led to severe acidity and high blood pressure. Don't take these signs lightly. If your body is reacting this way, it's a signal to reduce alcohol and get a basic health checkup.

Amit Sen Amit Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yeah, alcohol actually disrupts your REM sleep cycle, making you wake up restless. It happens to almost everyone.

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

The rebound effect of alcohol increases your heart rate and body temperature after a few hours, which wakes you up. The best solution is to stop drinking at least 3-4 hours before you plan to sleep and hydrate well. If this continues, it's best to cut back significantly.

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