What Happens in Your Brain When You’re Hangry?

By Sian Ferguson, Jan 27, 2025

Hangry is a term that refers to feeling irrationally angry, irritable, or moody because you’re hungry. And it isn’t just an excuse to snap at your partner over something trivial—research shows it’s a real thing. Hanger is pretty common, says Noah Kass, DSW, LCSW, a licensed psychotherapist based in New York. “Stay away from food, and it becomes difficult to manage emotions and make rational decisions,” he says.

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