Alcohol can help you fall asleep, it’s true — but it disrupts the stage of sleep your nervous system needs to feel safe and calm. That’s why anxiety shows up later, not right away. Not because your body is broken, but because your nervous system is trying to rebalance. If you’re finding yourself awake at 3am, try this instead of spiraling: Put one hand on your chest Slow your exhale (longer out than in) Remind yourself: This is temporary. My body is simply adjusting. If late night drinking has s