Hi,

Is it a bipolar thing or something regarding phobia/anxiety?

I have suffered all my life with disliking touch. I don't like hugging as it feels awkward and uncomfortable. I can't hold hands with people or shake their hands as I end up having sweaty hands which makes me even more paranoid. I don't like people touching me like putting their hand on my shoulder etc. I can't handle people standing close to me..... I am in drama therapy and we had to do an activity where we had to walk towards someone and when we found the right place we had to say stop. I was paired with this guy who was really okay with it but I wasn't it was do awkward.

I know there are times where hugging is needed or acceptable (Birthdays, Celebrations, Christmas, New Year etc) and I know what friends like hugging so I have to just suck it up and deal with it.... but I'm getting frustrated that I can't cope with this. I struggle to hug my family (can't even hug my Twin without feeling embarrassed and awkward)

Any tips/ideas on how to be socially accepted and anyone have an idea why I'm like this?

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