The first 24 hours after a cuddling session is the hardest for me and than the oxytocin kick in and I am good. A good professional should be able to support you with this.
I stay on a high for about a day or two, I’m more productive, wanting to hug everyone I see, then I realize I’m at work and they are customers and I need to just do my job. If I begin to feel down, I start to be thankful for how good the time was, and I begin to look forward to my next one. If I do feel down, I call and chat with people. I’m an enthusiast though, so I’m not paying, so I can get more cuddling in. If I had to pay, it would be a different story as I wouldn’t get as much cuddle time.
@CuddleHugs01234 - I wish it was socially acceptable to ask random people outside of a cuddling event to hug them.
@Mike403 Yep, I’m pretty personable, and it would still be awkward. So, yes, not a social norm. Now some people do wear “free hugs” shirts. You could try that route.
It's not socially acceptable? I guess I'm a rebel then... if I see someone who looks like they really need a boost, I DO ask them if it would be alright if I gave them a hug. I've not had many turn it down.
I want to spread kindness wherever I can.
I'm not depressed. But I'm also not completely happy. Cuddling or not doesn't really change the dial on that for me