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Hug me, but don't

By Help me - 03/01/2023 00:00

Today, I'm incredibly depressed because of touch-starvation. I also have haphephobia, the fear of being touched, in addition to crippling social anxiety. Why do I feel as though I was intentionally made to be as utterly miserable as possible? FML

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dreams2383 18

Tuesday 3 January 2023 22:55

did you self diagnose? see a psychiatrist to work on your issues.

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 3 January 2023 1:53

Try to not be so touchy, chief.

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RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 3 January 2023 1:53

Try to not be so touchy, chief.

dreams2383 18

Tuesday 3 January 2023 22:55

did you self diagnose? see a psychiatrist to work on your issues.

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