389: The Mask: What the Brain Learns

Published: July 30, 2024, 5 a.m.

Humans have a long history of using alcohol as \u201cliquid courage.\u201d But did you know this can actually make your insecurities and anxiety worse?

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The Mask is one of eight Drink Archetypes, and it teaches your brain to associate a buzz with feeling confident around others. But when it feels like a drink is necessary to have fun, saying no will interfere with your desire to feel confident and enjoy yourself, making it difficult to abstain or moderate.

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In this week\u2019s episode, discover why the short-term confidence you can get from drinking can lead to increased anxiety over time and what to do to fix this.\xa0
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Get the full show notes and more information here:\xa0https://rachelhart.com/389