I am glad that you found this post to be of benefit and for taking the time to make a positive comment about the post.

There is certainly no doubt that hugs really DO make a difference. This has been born out by studies of animals that have been deprived of hugs and compared with animals that have received plenty of hugs and attention from parents, siblings and other members of the group.

Another thing that you may find beneficial is to always be careful about what you choose to think about and to focus on pleasant situations rather than negative situations wherever you can. This can truly be life changing.

Check out the post entitled, “more about choices and depression” where you will learn some tips about how to overcome or ward off depression.

You would also benefit from reading the e-book classic, “As a Man Thinketh” that is freely available via the Recommended Resources section.

It is a relatively short book of only seven chapters and written in old English terminology but the contents are truly powerful, especially the chapter on tending the mind garden. You can get a glimpse of what is in this classic book about life from the post entitled, Tending The Mind Garden.

I strongly recommend that you get a copy of “As a Man Thinketh” and read it at least three times because it is amazing how something new seems to jump out from the pages each time you read it.

Have a great life because, despite numerous obstacles that we have to overcome, life is truly great. Obstacles just make us appreciate the good things even more.

Thanks again for your comments as these may assist others in their search for true happiness.

So..I’ve decided to hug myself for now. I do it like an exercises, started with 5 hugs, then 8, 12 etc… I’ve found that specially when I’m angry is when I most need this. I feel a bit more at peace with the world.

You are very much in alignment with your spirit John – absolutely love it.
We must remember that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. And the way to access our Spirit more, our Truth, is to keep giving unconditional love. This is what hugs are about – unconditional love.
Hugs help to remind us that we are all connected as spiritual beings, so thank you very much John for giving it the priority that it needs.
The more we give, the more we receive and so the more hugs we give, the more we will receive in return. It is that simple.
Definitely keep that message going John
Melissa

I believe that if we can all follow these recommendations, the problem of depression in the world will diminish considerably. Here is a complimentary quote:-

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”

- Leo Buscaglia

You have come up with a very meaningful blog & you have stated the facts very appropriately with the research example you have shown. I have never realized that a mere Hug can bring in such a major mental as well as physical change in one’s life.

Thanks for digging up this topic . Even i strongly believe that with a hug you can express your love & careness towards your beloved ones & this can mentally distress you in a larger way when express your feelings towards others. Even i feel a lot satisfied mentally when i hug my children which really gives me a inner soothing feeling & mental relaxation which keeps me going throughout the day.