Hangxiety
How Alcohol Messes with Your Mind
$41.49
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
8 September 2026
Summary
What alcohol is really doing to your brain, mood and mental health – and why the effects can last beyond the hangover.
‘An intensely personal and scientifically grounded overview.’ – Professor David Nutt, neuropsychopharmacologist and founder of Drug Science
Have you ever asked yourself why you can’t drink like other people seem to? If even a couple of drinks can leave you feeling anxious, low or unlike yourself the next day, you’re not imagining it. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798318603716 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Millie Gooch |
| Publisher: | Hay House Inc |
| Imprint: | Hay House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 8 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 367g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 145mm x 217mm |
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Critics Review
An incredibly raw, honest and necessary look at a feeling we know all too well. Millie is doing such vital, incredible work in this space, and Hangxiety is the ultimate reflection of that. - Matt Willis, host of On The Mend podcast
Listen to Millie. She is a tireless, funny, whip-smart teetotalling trailblazer. - Catherine Gray, author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober
Hangxiety is the kind of book that meets people right at the edge of change and gently invites them to believe sobriety could be for them, too. Millie has an incredible ability to talk about addiction with honesty, humour and sharp wit in a way that feels deeply human and accessible. - Misha Brown, bestselling author of Be Your Own Bestie
An intensely personal and scientifically grounded overview of the reasons Millie and millions of others tend to drink too much, explaining how alcohol drives a vicious downward spiral of worsening mental health. Recommended reading for anyone who has suffered hangovers and hangxiety and a useful resource for anyone you know who hasn’t fully grasped the harm drinking is doing to their bodies, their minds and their relationships. - Professor David Nutt, neuropsychopharmacologist and chairman of Drug Science
Smart, funny, and genuinely mind-blowing – without being in any way judgy – Millie has achieved something quite remarkable with this book. - Sarah Turner, bestselling author of The Unmumsy Mum
Millie has an incredible ability to speak about tough topics like sobriety, addiction and mental health with so much empathy. - Ellie Middleton, author of Unmasked
Millie Gooch
Millie Gooch is the best-selling author of The Sober Girl Society Handbook and founder of the global Sober Girl Society movement. Since giving up alcohol in 2018, she has become one of the UK’s most visible and relatable voices on alcohol-free living, with a platform that now reaches hundreds of thousands of people across social media and live events.
With an MSc in Addiction & Mental Health and a background in journalism, Millie blends science, humor, and hard-won personal experience in everything she writes. She’s been recognized for her ability to translate research into relatable storytelling and is increasingly sought after by wellness platforms, media outlets, and mental health organizations worldwide.
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