Is it normal that i fear having my neck touched

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I hate when my neck is touched. I try as much as possible to let people know not to touch it. Everyone laugh and say why, but to tell you the truth... I really don't know. It freaks my out. I even catch myself hitting people for it because it's a reflex. ( well if the person all ready knows the first hit is the reflex and I might hit the person more because it pisses me off.) My own family is not allow to touch it to. Even when I see other people touching each others necks I freak out. I just wish people would understand.

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Based on 459 votes (378 yes)
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  • Danielle:)
    11 years ago

    I feel the same way with my neck! I was born with the cord wrapped around it twice and I'm a little claustrophobic so when people try to touch it I automatically reflex!

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    • nonotonecktouch
      3 years ago

      OH MY GOSH!!! ME TOOOO!!!!!! I absolute HATE it when anyone or anything touches my throat. I hit them, I cry, all the above. AND, I had the cord around my neck at birth as well. In fact, I was born dead because of it and revived.

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  • nonotonecktouch
    3 years ago

    Does anyone fear being touched on the neck AND had the cord wrapped around their neck at birth!?

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  • shayskyshay
    4 years ago

    i even hate seeing necks like especially wrinkly ones i hate watching people touch their necks and sometimes i get this uncomfortable sensation, my neck gets sensitive, it becomes ticklish something between my neck and chin to stop it.

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  • Goldie_
    4 years ago

    Yes, I have this same fear. If anybody touches my neck I freak out. When I'm laying down there is this constant fear that someone is going to touch my neck or choke me. It took me months to get used of wearing a necklace.

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  • livjeffrey
    4 years ago

    I have the same problem. I can’t stand someone or even the thought of someone touching my neck/collarbone. My first instinct is to hit them and then I freak out and cry. Almost like I get a panic attack. I can’t even stand the doctor touching my neck. I don’t know how or why this is happening!

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  • cactiandhairlesscats
    6 years ago

    i have this fear, too. when people put their hands anywhere near my neck i have little heart attacks, and when they actually touch it i gag. sometimes when my necklace or shirt collar brushes up against it i get really uncomfortable. all my friends think it's funny to touch my neck but i actually can't stand it.

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  • Jade221990
    7 years ago

    i am the same.. it makes me feel sick when someone touches my neck.. if i fall asleep in the car, i feel like someone is about to touch my neck and i get paranoid.

    i cant stand anyone touching my neck and if they do i automatically react and hit the persons arm away..
    iv even cried once because i just absolutely hate my neck being touched. i struggle having a necklace on and if i'm laying down and it falls on to my neck i freak out and have to roll on to the side so its not touching me..
    i have no problem with people touching the back on my neck. but touch the front of my neck and you might get a broken arm!

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    • JackAGB
      6 years ago

      Ok so what you're describing sounds familiar. It's the front that is worse. I hate buttoning collars to the top, I cant wear ties. The weirdest thing is I can't sleep on my back cos I'm afraid of someone grabbing it.

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  • koopaformidable
    12 years ago

    I'm the same,

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  • Avant-Garde
    12 years ago

    I hate being touch in general. It makes me feel vulnerable...

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  • karmasAbich
    12 years ago

    I voted no. My ex was psychotic and didn't like that either so... I'm putting you into the psychotic category for reminding me of that person. (I have my own logic. :)

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  • YBNORML
    12 years ago

    Fear of having one's neck touched is a named phobia. To be a phobia it has to be interfering with your life and relationships. As such you want to have it cleared. Hypnosis and NLP is highly effective for this. See if there are practitioners in your area.

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  • diddlyo
    12 years ago

    Pauline? Haha

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  • alio
    12 years ago

    my sister is exactly the same, she hates having her neck touched, if you put your hand anywhere near her neck she backs away. its totally normal, some people don't like having their stomachs touched, some don't like having their necks touched.

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