I remember one New Year’s Day. I woke up feeling like a dumpster fire that had been pissed on. I chugged three glasses of water in a row, and for about ten minutes, I felt worse—sloshy and bloated.
But then, after a few trips to the bathroom (which is its own Olympic sport when you have a headache), I started to feel human again. The headache went from a 9 to a 5. The thirst faded. My tongue stopped sticking to the roof of my mouth like velcro.
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It wasn’t a miracle. I still had zero desire to leave the couch. But I could think again. And that, my friend, is the real victory.
When Water Is Not Enough
If you’re vomiting—and let’s be honest, sometimes you are—water can actually bounce right back out. That’s when you need to sip, not gulp. Think of it as a thimble-drinking situation, not a fire hose.
Also, if you’re still buzzing? That’s dehydration mixed with residual alcohol. Water will dilute it slightly, but it won’t speed up your liver’s clock. That thing runs on its own schedule, like a lazy bus driver.
And please, for the love of all that is holy, avoid hair of the dog. Another beer is just borrowing happiness from tomorrow’s hangover, and tomorrow’s hangover will be a jerk about it.
