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Scenario

When you crave touch but can't tolerate it

I feel like I am made of glass and might shatter if someone hugs me too hard but I desperately want physical comfort.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The nervous system is caught between attachment needs and protection mechanisms, creating painful ambivalence around physical contact and comfort.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Trauma in the body — somatic approaches?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.