Mommy dearest
May 14, 2010 at 6:05 PM 2 comments
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.