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Podcast: The Truth About Alcohol (Why Quitting Feels So Hard)
Episode: Alcohol and the Anxiety of Waiting for an Answer That Never Comes
Description: You go to bed hoping that by the time you wake up, you’ll have an answer about something that really matters.
You wake up, check your phone — and it’s still not there.
The day’s already started, people are relying on you, and your mind is already elsewhere.
This episode looks at a specific kind of anxiety that doesn’t show up in the body as panic, but as speed — racing thoughts, scenario-building, and the need to act before you’ve even oriented yourself.
Why waiting for an answer can feel more unse...