With each passing year, the focus on mental health apart from physical health is growing not only among family and peers but social media too. With ‘emotional hangover’ being one of the recent buzzwords, mid-day.com speaks to mental health experts to dissect the term and even help people to recognise the causes and signs while also sharing tips
Experts say an emotional hangover is a common occurrence and should be managed without delay to improve one’s mental and physical well-being. Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: istock
Key Highlights
- An emotional hangover is a heavy feeling after emotional distress due to various factors
- An emotional hangover can last for a day to several days during which one may feel sad
- People with pre-existing mental health issues are more susceptible to its effects
As more people become aware of how to take care of their mental health or are encouraged to talk more about it, there are new terms that take shape every other day on the Internet. The newest one is ‘emotional hangover’. While it may seem like a buzzword, the timing cannot be righter as it is one that addresses feelings that many people experience but cannot put a word to it. This may often lead to many people either denying the feelings or not taking it seriously enough to act upon it or seek professional medical advice.