Is it normal that im afraid of being touched?

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I literally have mini panic attacks when someone tries to hug me or just put a hand on my shoulder. I get extremely claustorphobic and start freaking out.

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Based on 63 votes (23 yes)
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  • RaNdOmPoPcOrN
    12 years ago

    You may have OCD, I saw this on a documentary last night

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  • Avant-Garde
    12 years ago

    I have this too. I don't like people to touch. I only hug close friends, but even at that I'll still get uncomfortable. It panics me when people act like they are about to invade my space and touch me:/

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  • ParanoidSilence~
    12 years ago

    Actually, there is a name for that, it's called aphephobia, I believe.
    My sister has the same thing, and it is no less normal than being afraid of spiders.

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  • helice
    12 years ago

    I feel this way, too. I suffer from OCD, but I'm not sure if the two things are connected.

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  • Gelumius
    12 years ago

    Were you ever diagnosed with aspergers or any other form of autism?

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  • myownopinions
    12 years ago

    It's normal to hate being touched, but I don't think you should fear it. You might need to see a therapist about this.

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  • Anime7
    12 years ago

    Are you afraid that they will encroach you with their body? I think that you should talk to a professional about this because there could be some underlying psychological cause as to why you hate being touched.

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