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Scenario

When loving touch feels threatening during emotional distress

I cannot be touched when I am upset even by people I love and I do not understand why affection feels like an attack.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A dysregulated nervous system can perceive even gentle contact as overwhelming sensory input requiring defense.

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

“Where Are You with Polyvagal theory in practice?”

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.

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