{"id":150457,"date":"2023-05-01T04:25:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T08:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/effectsofanxiety.net\/?p=150457"},"modified":"2023-04-29T22:00:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-30T02:00:52","slug":"6-things-cuddling-does-to-your-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/effectsofanxiety.net\/archives\/150457","title":{"rendered":"6 Things Cuddling Does to Your Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"6 Things Cuddling Does to Your Mental Health\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TDDJ_bflSVI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNarrator, Hello, Psych2Goers welcome back to our channel When’s the last time you hugged someone Whether you realized it or not, that good hug or cuddle probably came with some great benefits besides just making you happy. So when are those benefits Here are six things.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCuddling does to you Number one: It helps reduce stress, Had a stressful day, Go hug, someone Give your sibling or a best friend a good old hug, and you made us feel a bit better.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhy, When we hug or cuddle with someone, the hormone oxytocin is released.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOxytocin can help lower levels of anxiety and stress, making us feel a bit better in the process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to statistics, only a small percentage of you who watch our videos are subscribed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you’re not subscribed yet and you enjoy what you see do consider hitting the subscribe button.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis encourages YouTube’s algorithm in promoting more of our mental health content to more people out there.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTwo, It can help your immune system, While you may not want na hug someone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile you’re sick, you could always hug people.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou love in your life, often to help boost your immune system. As mentioned before, hugging someone can reduce our stress levels.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMaking us feel happy, Feeling loved, and safe, which often happens from sweet hugs can help our immune system.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStress, depression, and anxiety can take a toll on our immune system.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHaving a weak immune system can mean you’re more prone to getting an infection, So go cuddle with a loved one.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEvery now, and then Your immune system will.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you later Number three.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt relieves pain Need a bit of pain.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelief.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5834056\/pexels-photo-5834056.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;h=650&amp;w=940\" \/>\r\n\r\nOxytocin has some benefits Hugging once again releases oxytocin, Holding someone’s hand can make you feel a bit better.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo if you need some pain relief, try, cuddling Cuddling is sure to release a lot of oxytocin enough to even relieve pain. If not simply distract you from some Four May help lower the risk of heart disease, Catherine, A Connors, a holistic, therapist and stress management coach explains in an article from Shape that Hugging, kissing, or more physical acts of touching increases oxytocin levels, which is a bonding hormone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis chemical reaction can help to reduce blood pressure which in turn reduces the risk of heart disease, but it can also help to reduce stress and anxiety If your heart has less stress, it may not work as hard When we’re stressed our body releases adrenaline, Which means a higher blood pressure and heart rate A lotta.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis can increase one’s risk of a heart attack.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo when you have time, take a deep breath and ask your loved one for a hug Number five Improves a mother’s bond with a child.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere we go with oxytocin again.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis hormone has some magical effects.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen a mother cuddles their newborn child, they receive a boost of oxytocin.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDue to this, she will not only feel happier, but her stress and anxiety levels will drop as we learned before Skin to skin contact with a mother’s baby after they’re born, can help them bond and keep both mother and child calm and happy And Number six can help reduce social anxiety.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDo you struggle with social anxiety? Well, it’s time for some hugs, Maybe not the first thing you want na do when at a party with a group of strangers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut if you have a friend who loves to greet people with a good old hug, then you may just have an easier time. Socializing Not only can oxytocin make you feel happy, but your thoughts will be helpful, positive, and hopeful.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis means, if your friend hugs you when they see you at a party and, as we know, hugging helps release oxytocin you made it get a positive boost in your confidence and view of the event.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSuddenly, this social gathering doesn’t seem to intimidate you as much.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMaybe your stress levels have decreased, even if it’s just for a moment that sparks a bit of confidence in you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo right before you start the party hug, a friend or two, when you greet them, You may just feel a bit more confident and happy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo will you hug others more often, Who will be your cuddle buddy Share with us in the comments below? 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