Lesson 16: Self Control And Relapse Prevention - Slide  30

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Relationships Increase Or Decrease Stress

  • Difficult social interactions cause the release of stress hormones
  • Too much negative interaction and your stress response goes into over drive
  • Positive relationships decrease your negative response to stress
  • Gestures of support from a friend, as simple as hand-holding or a hug, can reduce physical and hormonal responses to a stressful stimulus

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