Hypersensitive to touch but want a hug from someone....

Im really sensitive to being touched, it hurts and makes me feel uncomfortable, but I just feel so lonely I want someone to hug me. I don't really understand why.

Please, does anyone feel like this or understand at all? And, if anyone has felt like this, did hugging anyone make you feel better or did it just make it worse? 

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  • The thing I find with meditation/relaxation is that it's hard to do when you're feeling sad (when you most need it!), but it's really worth doing even just a few minutes.  This app has been invaluable for me, whenever I start to feel bad then I use it.  Which is at least once daily.  The meditations are only short so it's easy.

    Another thing that has helped me has my garden.  I have all sorts of plants and insects, and even a frog!  It's actually only a tiny garden.  It is my little 'heaven on earth'!  It sounds silly, but the insects and plants make me feel that bit less lonely.

    I have made a big effort to do more hobbies too, by writing a list of things I like to do so that they are always on my mind and the list reminds me to do something daily.

    I hope you're ok, life is so isolating sometimes.  I try to remember that everyone feels lonely at least some of the time.  If you do need to talk to someone remember there are always free helplines open to call.

    Another thing that I do (to the point of obsessive!) is google for courses, groups, counselling etc. depending on my need.  Obviously it depends on area but there maybe things available to you, it's worth looking.

    Sorry I can't help but give advice when someone has a problem.  I just want to solve it and sometimes forget that not everyone is the same as me.  But anyway I hope this helps a little.  

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  • The thing I find with meditation/relaxation is that it's hard to do when you're feeling sad (when you most need it!), but it's really worth doing even just a few minutes.  This app has been invaluable for me, whenever I start to feel bad then I use it.  Which is at least once daily.  The meditations are only short so it's easy.

    Another thing that has helped me has my garden.  I have all sorts of plants and insects, and even a frog!  It's actually only a tiny garden.  It is my little 'heaven on earth'!  It sounds silly, but the insects and plants make me feel that bit less lonely.

    I have made a big effort to do more hobbies too, by writing a list of things I like to do so that they are always on my mind and the list reminds me to do something daily.

    I hope you're ok, life is so isolating sometimes.  I try to remember that everyone feels lonely at least some of the time.  If you do need to talk to someone remember there are always free helplines open to call.

    Another thing that I do (to the point of obsessive!) is google for courses, groups, counselling etc. depending on my need.  Obviously it depends on area but there maybe things available to you, it's worth looking.

    Sorry I can't help but give advice when someone has a problem.  I just want to solve it and sometimes forget that not everyone is the same as me.  But anyway I hope this helps a little.  

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