Post COVID-19, Anxiety and Hugs
We’ve all been “touch deprived” and its impact has had immediate consequences, both mentally and physically. Part of the “collective trauma” of the past year has been a certain level anxiety, even as we engage with friends and family that have practiced safety guidelines and been vaccinated. The best remedy is to push throw it. With people you feel safe with, we recommend 10 hugs a day, each lasting at least 20 seconds.
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