It makes me feel so angry and confused
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shadowchaser
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- Aug 1, 2019
- 282
God, I feel this way all the time. I just want to be held and at the same time I get uncomfortable when someone comes within 2 feet of me (even before covid).
Here are some contactless hugs
Thanks to covid I have an excuse to feel uncomfortable when people try to approach
sourpink
Student
- Aug 27, 2020
- 148
I can relate. I feel like this fairly constantly and have for decades. I'm not a very touchy person to begin with, also have trauma and body dysmorphia. my go-to line as an excuse has always been "I'm not a hugger"/"words of affirmation over physical touch".
I love that it's seen as a lot less strange to 'send' virtual hugs, or just send along that sentiment right now, though the reason obviously is distressing.
LONE WOLF.
PUNISHER.
- Nov 4, 2020
- 1,990
No Never, just once b4 l go l really would like a real genuine Hug, but l don't see it happening!Last edited:
Nymph
he/him
- Jul 15, 2020
- 2,561
Yeah I can relate, I hate touchy feely stuff like when people rest their head on your shoulder/put hand around you during pictures or rest hand on your shoulder. It makes me uncomfortable
Dr Iron Arc
Into the Unknown
- Feb 10, 2020
- 21,407
I can relate to this since I do tend to hate touching people and people touching me because it almost never feels warranted. I also feel that no situation ever warrants me touching someone else because who in their right mind would want such a disgusting presence such as myself near them without some kind of ulterior motive? At the same time I'd love to be able to hug someone I can fully trust who trusts me back though.
Sherri
Archangel
- Sep 28, 2020
- 13,791
Yes, I want affection like anyone else, but I'm also afraid of it.
I think it is actually quite normal in some ways to be afraid of the things you desire.
"The worst thing about wishes is that sometimes they come true."
Achlys
So tired...
- Apr 23, 2022
- 143
I've felt so lonely lately and have been wanting a hug. Well, I received a hug recently, but I cannot stand my body and my appearance. I got too self-conscious, so all I wanted was to escape. Frustrating.
