I haven't touched another person in over 3 weeks and it's starting to get to me...

[pomegranatefizz]

I'm such a tactile person, usually always out with friends, we always hug, likewise with my family. I'm normally busy at work and am single with a couple of regular friends with benefits for that side of things.

I haven't touched another person since the day before lockdown. I live alone and am furloughed so not even seeing people at work. In the last couple of days it's really, really hit me how much I'm missing physical contact. I don't even mean sex, I just mean hugging and holding hands, cuddling my friends kids, kissing my parents on the cheek.

I miss it all so much and at the moment I honestly don't know how I'm going to get through like this. It makes me feel so, so alone and I just want a hug - not a bloody video one!! Anyone else?

Yep. I only recently learned the value of touch, and how essential to life it is. Non sexual, human contact, is so life affirming and It's awful to have gone. It's lonely and hard. Here's a hug ()

This sounds really tough. I wonder if something like ASMR videos would give you a physical sensation that might go some way to providing a similar feeling of touch. Not as good as the real thing, but might help a bit until you can get a proper hug.

Same. Live alone, furloughed and in the 12 weeks club so can't even go for a walk
But I really miss hugs. Luckily the cat puts up with me fussing him but it's not the same!

It is really tough and totally against our natural needs as a species. Google harlows monkeys. This is us

It's getting to me too and I'm not a tactile person at all. I'm sorry you're struggling.

Thats sad and must be difficult for you. Perhaps it might help to do something else sensory... like have a hot bubble bath with scented candles? Or give yourself a pedicure? Deep condition your hair? Just physical pampering stuff... might be a bit helpful... I know it's not as good but moght make you feel a bit more cared for even if you arent getting hugs

I didn't think I'd struggle with this but am definitely feeling it - it's been just over a month for me as I isolated early to help protect my mum and gran. I have ordered a weighted blanket as several friends have said it feels like a hug and may alleviate some of that lack.

I'm actually pretty content in lockdown and lucky to have my cats to snuggle - but I miss hugging my family and friends

Pp said it perfectly - non sexual human touch is life affirming and essential!

Personally I don’t miss this as I don’t like physical contact.

I can see how it would impact on others though.

Me too OP. It's hard. I live with my family but I'm shielding so 2-3 metres away at all times. And like you I'm a huggy person and so miss hugs with my family and friends. Finding it v difficult being physically away from dh so long too. Here's a hug for you 🤗