The Power of Hugs
You never really know how powerful a hug can be until you’re really down in the dumps about something. A simple hug from someone can really brighten up your day and relieve stress and tension. While in my Psychology of Family Systems course last semester, we read a book called The Passionate Marriage by Dr. David Schnarch who presented a technique called “hugging until relaxed.” It’s a really nice relaxation technique that I wanted to share all of you and see if it has helped any of you to decrease your stress and/or anxiety.
This technique is very simple and actually something that I’ve used quite a bit in the past. All you do is hug your significant other or someone who you’re comfortable with. In a lot of cases people have tendency to pull out after “10 Mississippi’s,” but when doing this technique, you should try to go beyond that. Keep hugging until you feel yourself relaxing. I’ve also noticed that a lot of the time when utilizing this technique your breathing will become in sync with the person that you’re hugging.
Like I’ve said before, these techniques do not work for everyone, but the next time you’re feeling stressed out or you’re feeling anxious, try this out. Let us know if it helped you to relax at all or it just made you feel uncomfortable.
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Have you ever tried this technique before? What was your experience with it?
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Posted on July 13, 2012 by Felicia
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Hey! I’m a little late here, but I like this post! I love hugs, and I never want to end them. XD
Hehe, better late than never, yeah? I know you love your hugs and I can certainly see why!
I agree. I have fallen out with my girlfriend and I know it may sound a bit strange but the only person there for me at the moment is my ex. A hug from her, just as a friend, has mad me so much happier today.
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It’s really nice that you have someone that you can go to for support. It’s amazing how much a hug can help, isn’t it?
It truly is. You can be in the worst mood possible and then just one hug can make you so much happier.
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I completely agree with you.
Nice technique, I can definitely see how this would help.
It certainly does help, at least it’s helped me–especially when I’m really feeling down.
Yep indeed, “sharing is caring” plus, all people need or must have a hug from time to time. Either from their partners, or their families. Babies need hugs the most in my view. They need to be loved too at least in mine eyes.
Indeed, hugs are very important; though, I don’t think a certain age needs them more than others. I think they’re important throughout a person’s entire life whether they want to admit to it or not.
Yep, but its still a taboo in Asian societies or traditions to admit it or to confess that we are wanting or craving for sexual attention or touches from someone, its even considered as “sexual & really improper”, in our narrow-minded eyes or mind at least.