Does red wine decrease anxiety?

May 7, 2009 | By antioxidant In AntiOxidant benefits |
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Anonymous asked:


Does it calm your mind a little when you are depressed. I know that you can get the antioxidant benefit from it.

 

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8 Comments so far

  1. ~ on May 10th, 2009

    Yes one glass will release the axiety pressure for a more controlled zoned out feeling.

  2. desikawa on May 11th, 2009

    It may seem to in the short term but alcohol is a depressant, and you will ultimately feel worse if you drink a lot. In moderation OK.

  3. Citizen North on May 15th, 2009

    Alcohol is a depressant so drinking because your depressed will only cause problems. Although when in moderation drinking has benefits. Such as one glass of red wine a day has been know to reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis (clogging of the arteries in the heart) and the small buzz you get could have a calming effect.

  4. *Rhi Rhi* on May 16th, 2009

    A couple of glasses calms me right down!!

  5. friskymisty01 on May 17th, 2009

    some ppl enjoy a glass of red or white wine after a long stressful day..it helps to relax them a tad and wind them down some…..If you’re depressed alcohol isn’t the answer as it will most likely depress you more* Go for a long walk to clear your mind and help relax you. , or take a bath* If depressed see your doctor for perhaps medication to help you along for short term or perhaps counselling to guide you through your depression* best wishes*

  6. Lively on May 19th, 2009

    Actually, it will temporarily decrease anxiety because it decreases inhibitions, however, alcohol is a depressant so there will be a sudden decrease in serotonin (which is what gives you a sense of well-being) and that lack of serotonin will increase the anxiety worse than before you had the red wine.

    Exercise or meditation is a much healthier way to decrease anxiety than substances. Best to steer clear if you can. : )

    Good luck.

  7. TE on May 21st, 2009

    I was once depressed 25 years ago or so, But I’m happy now because I’m either drunk or on my way to getting drunk. I suggest that you drink heavily.

  8. Karoline M on May 23rd, 2009

    If by depressed you mean sad, you shouldn’t be drinking alone. It will intensify your depression.

    But in general, if you lead a happy life and you have a stressful job, a glass or two with dinner will take the edge off.

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