Despite the proven health benefits, quitting alcohol can also be a source of stress, called FOMA, or the fear of missing alcohol.
Is FOMA holding you back from participating in Dry January? If so, you may need to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol. — AFP
Despite the proven health benefits of this month-long detox, quitting alcohol can also be a source of stress, called FOMA, or the fear of missing alcohol. The Guardian reports that some 3.1 million Brits are embarking on a Dry January this year , while a BVA survey from January 2022 reports that 35% of French people are likely to take part in this challenge.So, what exactly is FOMA?
This anxiety is similar to FOMO, the fear of missing out, a social phobia that can lead some people to spend way too much time online for fear of missing out on an event, a news item, a trend or an outing with friends.Alcohol is a substance often associated with celebration, festivity and shaking off inhibition, in part due to our own beliefs.
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