Results from the studies remove any reasonable doubt that sleep apnea is a fatal disease, said epidemiologist Nathaniel S. Marshall of the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research in Australia, lead author of one of the two papers published in the journal Sleep.
Although alcohol can temporarily reduce symptoms of social anxiety â which is the reason many turn to it â Stein and Walker note that alcohol can also increase anxiety, irritability, or depression a few hours later or the next day. Even moderate amounts of alcohol can affect oneâs mood and anxiety level.
1 And generally, the more you drink, the more the heart rate climbs.  Anxiety: Due to the increased hormone production, rapid heart rate, and increased mental acuity caused by caffeine, those who drink too much of it can feel anxious. For those with anxiety disorders, the sensation is often worse.