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I don't like to be touched
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I really don't like to be touched. Not even handshakes or pats on the back. When new people touch me I tolerate it because I know they don't know any better but I really don't like it. Today this guy grabbed and shook my hand, he was just trying to be friendly and I didn't pull away or anything but I was a little weirded out and after I left the room I kept wiping my hand on my pants to try and get the sensation off. It could stem from my desire to not be emotionally close to anyone or maybe my relationship with my father. He didn't grope me or anything but when he touched me I didn't like it, maybe because I didn't like him. Is my anti-touch behavior normal?
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Comments (3)
abnormalfreak (24473)
2009-06-21 13:30:43
if u think people have germs, or are dirty, then you probably have OCD.

maybe it does have something to do with ur father.
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Murasaki (29687)
2009-10-12 01:37:59
Again, I found your story hit very close to home. I don't like to be touched either. Sometimes because of germs, but mostly because it just doesn't feel right. I come away from an encounter feeling wrong and have to rub the area where I was touched profusely to get rid of this sensation. Certain people I don't mind touching me in certain places, but others, such as my father, I hate touching me even on my shoulder or arm.

I have a mild form of autism. I'd suggest you have yourself tested. I'm not severely affected by it, in fact I'm basically normal. I have a high intelligence and notion of fairness and some OCD, but other than that and a bit of shyness, I'm outgoing and normal. I feel like sometimes I don't belong and have a hard time with change, and as you mentioned, don't like being touched, so if you have anything like this, I'd suggest you get someone to take a look at you. It doesn't change things, but it's good to know what you have.
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Ollieo (19003)
2009-10-12 06:38:04
Not to be playing at diagnosing - but this does sound a bit phobic. Consider behavioural therapy? It would be distressing to go through life with this problem.
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