Ever felt like “I need an hug but don't want to touch people”?

[Fango]

It makes me feel so angry and confused

 

[shadowchaser]

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

 

[Fango]

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
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Thanks to covid I have an excuse to feel uncomfortable when people try to approach

 

[sourpink]

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.]

No Never, just once b4 l go l really would like a real genuine Hug, but l don't see it happening!

 

[Nymph]

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]

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]

Used to feel that way, now it's the opposite.

 

[Deleted member 1465]

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]

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.