Is it normal that i dislike being touched?

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Since three years ago or so, I've been hating when people touch me. I get more uncomfortable when my family touches me than when my friends do, but it's still awkward, though. When I come in physical contact with someone, I usually cringe or pull away. Is this normal?
P.S. I've never gone through any traumatic or life changing events. I've never been on drugs or any kind of addiction.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    My younger sister is the same way. I can just flick her arm and she'll yell at me and be ready to rip off my fingers. I guess it's normal to not like being touched.

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  • lindseymarie27
    10 years ago

    Actually I used to have that phobia too as a teenager! When I was little, I always said I didn't have any tragic events of molestation or anything. However, my own dad tried to touch me innapropriately at the start of puberty and started trying to catch me naked a lot. I was old enough to know it was wrong, so I just constantly repremanded him. Along with ALL other guys! I was only afraid of guys touching me! But when my dad left I attracted good, respectful men from all cultures. They were sweet, genuinely happy, loving men. Now I'm a very touchy person. I'm glad to have him out of my life and grateful for all of the lovely, handsome men in it! Both friends and boyfriends!

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  • Trismegistus
    13 years ago

    Why are you afraid?They are not gonna hurt you,they just wanna touch you.Let them touch you.
    Wait a minute,maybe it's better if you don't.You could catch jackpes.

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  • rubikscube
    13 years ago

    i do that too. i'm hoping it will go away eventually.

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  • oxenstierna
    13 years ago

    It's perfectly normal, some people just aren't very physical. I can't stand hugs etc either.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    It's not normal have you been molested when younger? umm maybe that's the case.. but i don't know maybe your scared of getting germs..Or some kinda disease..But yeah ... Just go ask for help or see a doctor.

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  • msglitter
    13 years ago

    Not really normal. It's actually a phobia called chiraptophobia. You should try googling it.

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  • crazykat
    13 years ago

    Just a little distant
    It's ok

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