5 signs you're drinking too much alcohol

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Do you often have a beer or a glass of wine at the end of the day? Drinking alcohol too regularly is bad for your health. Read here what things indicate that you are looking into the glass too often.

A glass at the end of the day, a toast on special occasions, a party frenzy: many people like to drink alcohol. But when is it too regular?

1. You have trouble concentrating

If you have an important project or something similar in the near future that requires full concentration, you should refrain from doing so. Because: drinking alcohol can completely change the way your brain works – especially if you drink a lot and quickly.

“Researchers have found that strong changes occur not only in the brain, but also throughout the body, since the liver can only process a certain amount of alcohol per hour. So if you usually have trouble concentrating, this may be a sign that you are drinking too much alcohol,” says the therapist.

2. You sleep poorly

Although alcohol can have a calming effect, it worsens sleep. This is due to an increase in the level of hormones that make the body on alert.

3. You drink alcohol in response to stress

If you view alcohol as a kind of medicine for your emotions, you should be careful. According to research, drinking alcohol can make you more attractive.

However, if it's the only time you feel confident, it's a sign of addiction.

“Drinking alcohol to feel good is definitely the wrong approach and another worrying sign.”

4. You drink more and more alcohol

You have lost control over the amount and timing of your alcohol consumption. Your tolerance level increases, meaning you need to drink more and more alcohol to achieve the desired effect.

5. You can no longer motivate yourself

You organize your day so that you can drink – as a result, other interests and tasks suffer.

“If the constant goal is not just to finish a project at work, but to get a glass of wine as a reward, that is also a clear warning sign.”

Risks associated with alcohol:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Weight gain and obesity
• Liver disease
• Cognitive impairment/brain damage related to alcohol use.

Alcohol use can lead to social isolation and seriously affect relationships. Positive relationships can be destroyed by alcohol abuse.

“People in recovery may have to cut ties or set firm boundaries with drinking friends when they are sober, which can make it harder to quit drinking.”