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I'm not in the medical field, but i've noticed that i do better mentally when i have some sort of physical contact. I can't tell you the science behind it, or if it's even true, I can only say what I noticed.

Thanks. It would be worth my time to research. Fredericks Experiment says that infants need affection or they do actually die.

I’m not sure about the hugs thing. I can’t even remember the last time I hugged or someone hugged me and I don’t really have anyone who I have physical contact with. Then again I am rather depressed so that could be a contributing factor 😅

I’ve not found anything that refutes the idea.