Fear of touch

One of my worst phobias it's triggered whenever it wants.

18. Aphenphosmphobia. The fear of touching or being touched, mostly centred around humans of the opposite gender. It usually develops as a result of as sexual or physical attack, but it's been known to appear even without a trigger. If it isn't already obvious, this phobia pretty much kills any chance of intimacy.

Because you're afraid of being touched (haphephobia), do you avoid particular settings and encounters? When you come into physical contact with someone, do you always shrink back? Hypnosis can help you relax with touch in a completely new way. #fear #panicattacks #anexity #aboutfear #havenofear #overcomingfear #stopworrying #FearofTouch

What lurks in the shadows drawing us nearer to it? Our own imminent destruction takes a back seat to curiosity as we knowingly - if unwillingly - put aside our common sense to walk the fine line of safety and danger. We risk all when we leave the 'comfort zone' to satisfy our curiosities...

This is what we fear—no sight, no sound, No touch or taste or smell, nothing to think with, Nothing to love or link with, The anaesthetic from which none come round. from aubade Philip Larkin

We don't fear losing people, we fear the feelings that go away with them to be lost. We find comfort in them and when they choose to leave, our mind activates pain to alert us of the danger of losing what made us feel safe. They don't make us feel safe. We find safety in them. Most people are kind and loving people; their personality clicks with the needs of our emotions. When they are kind and use words, they touch our hearts. Their actions and deeds feel very good to the heart as it is…

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