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Coping behaviours aren’t harmless. How we cope matters. Drinking, avoiding, and numbing build up in the body.
People with anxiety, depression, or phobias are twice as likely to have an alcohol use disorder than those without a mental health condition.
– Puddephatt et al., 2022
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Mental health struggles can affect how we treat our bodies, often without realizing it. When you’re under emotional stress, it’s common to turn to things like alcohol, overeating, or other coping behaviours just to get through the moment. Over time, these patterns can quietly affect your liver. This isn’t about blame. It’s about understanding the connection so you can care for your mental and physical health together.
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Stress and fear can shift how we cope. Emotional eating, drinking, or acting on impulse can become habits without us realizing. We’re breaking down how those patterns form and why they matter for your health.
Stress and overwhelm can change how we cope. Drinking can become a way to manage what we’re feeling, especially during tough moments. Over time, that pattern can take a quiet toll on your liver.
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For some, drinking goes beyond casual or occasional use. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a medical condition that can develop when drinking becomes frequent, hard to cut back, or used to manage difficult emotions. It often starts gradually but over time it can lead to serious health impacts, including damage to your liver. Recognizing AUD is a step toward getting real support. You’re not alone and help is available.
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Your liver supports metabolism, hormone balance, and detox. When eating becomes disordered, whether through restriction, bingeing, or cycles in between, it can affect how your body and liver function. We’re here to talk about the connection without stigma.
If you’re feeling foggy, unfocused, or not quite like yourself, it could be more than stress. Ongoing brain fog may relate to how your body, including your liver, is processing things.
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Fatty liver disease is on the rise, especially in younger adults. Overeating and weight gain are among the biggest drivers. It often happens gradually. Your liver processes everything you eat and drink, so when eating patterns shift over time, it can lead to silent buildup in the liver. Knowing the risk is the first step to protecting your health.
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Mental health can shape how we cope. Sometimes that includes habits that quietly affect the liver. Stigma keeps too many people silent. We’re here to talk about the emotional weight of feeling judged or misunderstood. You’re not alone.
You’ve probably heard things like “You’re just stressed,” “It’s nothing. We’re tackling the biggest myths about brain fog, coping, substance use, liver health, and giving you answers that actually make sense.
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Managing emotions doesn’t always mean being quiet. Sometimes it means walking it out, calling a friend, or choosing a better way to cope. Your mental health and your liver both benefit when you give yourself that care.
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