The Chemistry of Friendship: What "Social Support and Oxytocin Interact to Suppress Cortisol and Subjective Responses to Psychosocial Stress" Teaches Us About Overcoming Anxiety
We have all experienced the dreaded knot in our stomach before a high-stakes event, like a major job interview, a public speech, or a difficult conversation. In those moments of panic, our first instinct is often to reach out to a best friend or a loved one. We know