The Benefits of Nostalgia

Nostalgia is an emotion that's often experienced as a remembrance, tinged with regret about things lost to time. Some researchers have found that sadness is far and away the most frequently cited trigger forness feeling nostalgia. Dealing with that stress and malacali may be aided in fact by getting nostalgic about something. It elevates moods. People who frequently get nostalgic may have higher self-esteem. They may find it easier to trust other people. And if you're lonely, you're going to like this brand of cookies or crackers from when you were a kid - even though they don't taste good now.