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We can also thankserotonin, the happy hormone,which promotes feelings of happiness and pleasure.
Being sick from stress is a real thing that cuddling may mitigate, says Dr. Dorfman.
As serotonin stores in the gut,it significantly affects digestive functioning, hunger, and satiety.
Dana Dorfman, PhD, is a New York City-based psychotherapist and clinical social worker.
This is largely in light of research showing thatoxytocin is an antidote to physicalandemotional pain.
Plus, wedecrease our sensitivity to pain when were well-restedand happier.
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Dana Dorfman, PhD, is a New York City-based psychotherapist and clinical social worker.
