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Training your dog should be done in many different locations. If you only train at one spot your dog will only behave in that location. Nikki Esser

Anxiety after drinking? Here's what’s actually happening in your brain. You might think alcohol helps you unwind, calm down, and take the edge off… But the truth is, that “relaxing” drink comes with a hidden price—and for so many people, the cost is next-day anxiety, panic, low mood, or even full-blown dread. Let’s break down the neuroscience: When you drink, alcohol overstimulates a calming neurotransmitter called GABA—this is what gives you that relaxed feeling. But your brilliant brain wants to maintain balance, so it compensates by cranking up levels of glutamate—the stimulating chemical that does the opposite of calm. Now here’s the kicker: As the alcohol wears off, your GABA drops fast, but all that extra glutamate? It’s still surging through your system. This leaves you wired, jittery, and overwhelmed. That’s the “hangxiety.” That’s why even one or two drinks can make you feel anxious the next day—even if everything else in your life is fine. Worse? If you drink frequently, your brain is constantly in this see-saw, yo-yoing back and forth—disrupting your emotional balance, your sleep, your clarity, and your peace of mind. If you’ve ever wondered why you wake up with anxiety after drinking—even when “you didn’t have that much”… now you know. The best way to break the cycle? Take a tactical break and feel the difference in your calm, clarity, and confidence. 👇 Let me know in the comments—have you felt this anxiety before? What changed when you took a break? If you enjoy this post, you will love my Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast - You can listen from wherever you get your podcasts from! #alcohol #alcoholfree #alcoholfreelife #andyramage #quitalcohol

This was a beautiful wedding. God has blessed our family with two amazing men for our wonderful daughters, whom we are proud to call our sons.

On May 27, 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind was born. Co-founders Lois Merrihew and Don Donaldson began training dogs and instructing students from a rented home in Los Gatos, California, just south of San Jose. GDB's first class consisted of two students, and now, over 80 years later, we have more than 16,000 graduates!

Learn more about GDB's history at guidedogs.com/history

In this black and white photo, Lois hands the leash to a German Shepherd guide dog to a client sitting down on a stool.