Have you ever been part of something so powerful—so full of energy and emotion—that you weren’t even there in person, yet still woke up the next morning feeling totally drained?
That’s me today.
I’ve been attending the Young Living New Heights Convention virtually this year, and while I may not be in the room physically, the energy has been electric. The stories, the breakthroughs, the inspiration… I felt it all.
And today? I believe I’m feeling the ripple effect: an emotional hangover.
💥 No alcohol.
💥 No late night or wild night out.
💥 Just a full heart + a tired nervous system.
💥 No late night or wild night out.
💥 Just a full heart + a tired nervous system.
Emotional hangovers are a thing. They're what happens when your heart experiences more than your body can process in the moment. And it's OK. (more details found below)
Today I’m resting, hydrating, and diffusing something grounding—probably Frankincense, Peace & Calming, or StressAway. Just kind of letting my body and spirit catch up.
If you're feeling it too—you're not alone. 💛 Be gentle with yourself.
An emotional hangover is how a person can feel after an intense emotional experience — even if it’s positive!! It’s that lingering fog, fatigue, irritability, or emotional sensitivity that doesn’t quite match the current moment, because your body and mind are still processing what already happened.
Common Symptoms of an Emotional Hangover:
- 💭 Mental fog or difficulty concentrating
- 😩 Exhaustion or low energy
- 😶 Numbness or emotional flatness
- 😢 Unexpected teariness or mood swings
- 🙅♀️ Avoidance of social interaction
- 💤 Sleep disturbances (too much or too little)
- 🍕 Cravings or appetite changes
Causes:
You can feel emotionally hungover after things like:
- Big events (a wedding, a funeral, a family reunion)
- Hard conversations or conflict
- Receiving difficult news
- Public speaking or vulnerability
- Energetic or overstimulating days (yes, even amazing ones)
Why it Happens:
Emotions, especially intense ones, activate your nervous system. Hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and even dopamine flood your body — and just like with alcohol, there’s a recovery period as your system rebalances.
How to Support Yourself:
🧘♀️ Rest + Regulation
Give your nervous system a break. Gentle yoga, breathing exercises, or a slow walk can help reset.
Give your nervous system a break. Gentle yoga, breathing exercises, or a slow walk can help reset.
🌿 Nourish + Hydrate
You may not feel hungry, but whole foods, herbal teas, and water can help replenish what’s been depleted.
You may not feel hungry, but whole foods, herbal teas, and water can help replenish what’s been depleted.
📵 Take a Break from Input
Screens, noise, and social media can feel like too much. It’s okay to unplug.
Screens, noise, and social media can feel like too much. It’s okay to unplug.
🛁 Ground Yourself
Take a bath, diffuse calming oils (like Lavender, Frankincense, or Peace & Calming), and create physical comfort.
Take a bath, diffuse calming oils (like Lavender, Frankincense, or Peace & Calming), and create physical comfort.
📝 Process It
Journaling, talking to a trusted friend, or simply naming the emotions you felt can help your brain file the experience away.
Journaling, talking to a trusted friend, or simply naming the emotions you felt can help your brain file the experience away.
P.S. It’s Normal
An emotional hangover doesn’t mean you’re weak, too sensitive, or doing life wrong. It means you felt deeply — and that takes real strength.
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