Prior to separating from my STBXW I was 25 pounds heavier from stress eating, I wasn’t sleeping well, and even a couple of drinks would give me a crushing hangover. I notice over time that I’m losing weight and sleeping better which is no surprise since I’m separated from the stress. The surprise, though, is the alcohol. Has anyone else experienced less hangover effect after separating? Does stress make hangovers worse or make you more susceptible to one? I’m not looking for an excuse to go out and drink more, I really don’t drink much at all. I’m really just curious about the stress/cortisol/alcohol relationship. Additionally, it’s a big wake up call to just how much stress I was under for years and I’m looking to reinforce that what I’m experiencing is healing.