Get to know your triggers

Self-awareness is a vital tool in both preventing and managing emotional hangovers.

“Overall, when we lack self-awareness of the situations and people that drain us, we can’t protect ourselves emotionally,” says Taverner. “Aim to develop a heightened sense of the people and situations that zap your energy and result in highly emotional responses, triggering your nervous system. If this trigger taps into a trauma response, it can prompt an emotional collapse.”

And those stressful WhatsApp groups? Not helping, according to Taverner. “Most frequently, I see people who are zapped with low energy and struggling to function after an event or experience with people or situations that drain them. Toxic WhatsApp groups, work and family stresses all take their toll.”

Consider therapy

“It’s always advisable to seek professional help if the emotional hangover is severe, prolonged or significantly disrupts your daily life,” cautions Dr Goddard-Crawley.

While it’s normal to deal with challenging emotional situations, if you’re constantly feeling as though they’re knocking you for six, you might need a little support and an avenue to safely explore your feelings.

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