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Question to other autistic women...can you relate ? Physical touch/Relationship

Sally

 I am 32 years old 

my diagnosis is atypical autism (without learning disabilities) 

basically I am single....I have had guys ask me to be their girlfriend, who I have really really liked and seem so perfect, but I just feel so uncomfortable with touch, being physically close, makes me feel weird, especially unexpected touch, i could never kiss anyone, or share a bed with anyone...i dont know? It just feels uncomfortable to me, the thought even too, I like my own physical space in that way.

Yeah I’m sensitive to touch ...can any other woman relate to this ? 

I haven’t found many men, with autism , that dislike touch ? 

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  • As a doctor we call this Haphephobia and there is a psychological approach that may help as it may cause lots of other future problems.

    Understanding whether any previous event has caused this??

    Trying psychological therapy/ hypnosis etc. Lots of internet courses, but make sure you can get a refund if not helpful

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  • As a doctor we call this Haphephobia and there is a psychological approach that may help as it may cause lots of other future problems.

    Understanding whether any previous event has caused this??

    Trying psychological therapy/ hypnosis etc. Lots of internet courses, but make sure you can get a refund if not helpful

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