Posted by BR78MF74MJ06 on November 8, 2006, at 21:52:35
In reply to Re: Touch Aversion, posted by Lindenblüte on November 8, 2006, at 21:32:33
As with most things... I am definitely not like most people. I have an aversion to any show of affection from loved ones. I have been self medicating the problem with alcohol for years, but since I got pregnant with my daughter 16 months ago I have had to stop drinking (I want her to have a much different childhood than I had so I cannot start drinking again). I have no problem with affectionate touch from strangers (this has gotten me into trouble in the past). It's just loved ones. I really don't understand it. There are a great number of things that I don't understand about myself. Sometimes I feel like I am walking around with a really big secret inside me that I haven't even told myself. Does that make any sense? And yes, I think I will stick around for a while. Kind of feels like home here. There aren't many places that are accepting of my eccentricities.
> Hi BR78,
> You're not alone. A lot of people feel uncomfortable with hugging, pats on the arm/shoulder, or intimacy.
>
> If you can enjoy and get benefits from massage, then you are probably more comfortable with touch than many people.
>
> What specific situations are uncomfortable for you, and why do you think that may be? If you don't want to post about it, just think about it in your head for a bit.
>
> At any rate, welcome to Psycho-Babble. :) I hope you stick around. There's no touching here, but every once in a while we do this thing (((()))) and those are symbolic of hugs. They are gentle safe cyber hugs, and you can ignore them if you aren't ready to accept them.
>
> best,
> -Li
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