Mommy dearest
May 14, 2010
An early wakeup call, long lines at customs and security, followed by my flight being delayed by two hours, which made me miss my connection, resulting in a six-hour wait in the airport for the next available flight, all has me stressing out big time (oh, and did a mention that I think I lost my cell phone somewhere along the way, too?).
According to new research, a phone call with my mom may help by triggering the release of stress-diminishing hormone oxytocin, helping to calm my frayed nerves.
Which is a strategy I’d consider right now…if I had my cell phone handy.
-sigh-
Entry Filed under: Health, Swellbeing, Travel. Tags: airport, cortisol, mom, mother, oxytocin, stress, stress relief, Travel.
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miriam | May 18, 2010 at 11:55 AM
This explains why I call my mom almost every day from work!
Maybe that’s a sign that I need a change…
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healthandswellness | May 18, 2010 at 2:54 PM
No need to change if those calls are helping you! And I’m sure your mom loves hearing from you.