Not at all. I hate being touched although mine is because of PTSD. I avoid it as much as possible. I have the best dentist ever; I gag when they work on me very easily so they have all these things they do to help me not gag; I see the same people every time in the same rooms so everyone who works with me is very used to my gagging and issues. They do everything possible to keep me calm throughout and are really good about not making a big deal if I do stop everything for gagging. I had a long period I didn't do the dentist because it was too hard but my teeth have suffered from my meds so it's really important now that I do it so I make myself.
I also had to find a dr. I really trust and who is very good about minimizing touching me, etc. He wonders why I'm willing to drive an hour to see him and I keep telling him feeling safe with him is worth every minute of the drive.
My therapist has gotten so good at not bumping into me or touching me in any way that we can hand things off without touching at all. This takes some concentration on his part I think.
And I have long hair for various reasons, one of which is I hate getting it cut.
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD.
Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1600 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 2.5 mg clonazepam., 75 mg Seroquel and 12.5 mg PRNx2 daily
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