Hey SoupDragon,

I am the exact same as you ie I don't like physical contact (hugs, touching) I struggle to hug my own family. When I saw a Counsellor she found it very intriguing as I was not a victim of abuse so where has it came from.

My friends find it weird that I don't like it and they are huggie people. My best friend yesterday hugged me as I am dealing with negative thoughts. She said "I am gonna hug you now" I pulled away from her and she followed me and hugged me. She held me for about a minute and told me she loved me. That really hit me think I really needed it.

Sending hugs on here I have gotten better at but like you I get nervous too its weird huh!!