Did you know giving someone a hug is extremely effective in the healing
process? Healing from sickness, disease, loneliness, depression, anxiety and
stress can start with a loving hug. A family therapist Virginia Satir said, "We need
four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need
twelve hugs a day for growth.”
1. The nurturing touch of a hug builds trust and a sense of safety. This helps with open and honest communication.
2. Hugs can instantly boost Oxycontin levels, which heal feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anger.
3. Holding a hug for an extended time lifts one's serotonin levels, elevating mood and creating happiness.
4. A hug can greatly help boost ones self-esteem. From birth a loved ones touch shows that one is loved and special. The associations of self-worth and tactile sensations from our early years are still embedded in the nervous system as adults.
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