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Originally Posted by Sabrina
No, you are definitely not alone. I also don't have social anxiety, can talk to strangers and am generally fairly confident. But I can't stand having my personal space invaded. It is so bad that this is even true for my husband and son. I love a hug and all that, but if they stand too close to me for too long, I move away. Hubby and I don't even sleep holding each other (well .... all that often).
I'm terrible in a queue at the store. If someone comes and stands right up behind me, I give them a dirty look (  ) and move away. I'm awful in crowded places, elevators, escalators and the like. And just let somebody I don't know touch me - I'll have the heeby jeebies for weeks.
I get terribly claustrophobic with people too close to me. And that includes unwanted or uninvited communication (texts, phone calls etc). Makes me feel terribly unfriendly sometimes, but my family have come to accept it.
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I'm the same way in stores, out in public, but I honestly think that's normal. Some people don't understand the concept of personal space lol.
As for physical intimacy, I'm not a fan of that either. I'm fine with high fives and handshakes, but hugs and other romantic gestures make me gag. I don't even hug my own family, I don't know what it is. My brother loves to hug.
I totally understand. When I received unwanted text messages I get so anxious I give myself piercing headaches. It's so bizarre and overall unpleasant. When people try to get close to me, both physically and emotionally, I feel overwhelmed.