why do people get offered water after a traumatic event? Or when in distress?
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Several reasons. Extreme stress can cause dehydration (and vice-versa). Drinking water has a natural calming effect on the body. It gives people something to do with their hands, which can helps to calm them in the same way that stress balls and fidget toys are often offered to kids who are stressed/anxious. It shows the person that someone cares and is looking out for them, so they don’t feel like they have to deal with everything alone. And the mere act of opening up a bottle of water and taking a drink can momentarily redirect one’s focus away from the stressful event/trauma.
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