Guest guest Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I was just wondering about this! I am glad that you posted this because I am also very irritated when people touch me, bump into me or pat me. I have a friend who will frequently put her hand on my leg when we are talking and I don't like it. I find myself moving my body away from her to keep her from being able to get to me. She is just an outgoing person and she talks with her hands and I know she is in no way trying to irritate me. My father-in-law has a habit of patting me on the back and it drives me nuts. He is the nicest man EVER and I feel so bad for felling this way. I also can't stand it when I am holding someones hand and they rub their thumb on my hand or rub my arm. Thank you for posting because it helps so much to know that I am not the only one! Christy> I'm very touchy, feely and appreciate hugs, hand-holding, a touch on the shoulder, etc. if it's meant to convey caring. On the other hand, being bumped accidentally by a stranger (whether it's me or my chair) feels like an intrusion into my space. It's also annoying and distracting when it happens in places like movies, class, church, or an airplane. It's most annoying when I'm trying to concentrate on something. Someone who constantly kicks my chair is likely to receive anything from a polite request to stop to a rude glare, and I'll move if I can.> > It doesn't sound like misophonia to me, and I don't think what I experience is really a sensitivity disorder. But a sensitivity to wet things like wet hair, sand, or human touch that are more than just a preference or dislike could be another type of sensitivity disorder. There always seems to be the question of "Where's the line between normal and abnormal?"> > Missy> > In a message dated 8/8/2012 11:34:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, goodbetterbeth@ yahoo.com writes:> As far back as I can remember, I got instantly angry if someone touched me or even the chair > I was sitting in. If a felt a slight movement near me, I would become alert and look for the intruder. It changed over time, so today I lose my cool when someone touches my chair with their feet, such as at a play or at a movie. > > > > > > Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post . All Messages (7) . Top ^ Visit Your Group > View All Topics > Create New Topic > 27 New Members > We are making changes based on your feedback, Thank you ! Submit Feedback > The Yahoo! Groups Product Blog Check it out! > GROUP FOOTER MESSAGE PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS A STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL GROUP AND NO MESSAGES ARE TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OUTSIDE OF THE YAHOO GROUP MEMBERSHIP SITE OR REPRODUCED OR COPIED AND MAILED FOR ANY PURPOSE. ALSO DO NOT SHARE MEMBER EMAIL ADDRESSES OR NAMES WITH ANYONE.Thank you. MJ CHANGE SETTINGS > TERMS OF USE > UNSUBSCRIBE > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I am the opposite. My father used to say I must have been a cat in my " first life " because I never tire of being petted... I was just wondering about this! I am glad that you posted this because I am also very irritated when people touch me, bump into me or pat me. I have a friend who will frequently put her hand on my leg when we are talking and I don't like it. I find myself moving my body away from her to keep her from being able to get to me. She is just an outgoing person and she talks with her hands and I know she is in no way trying to irritate me. My father-in-law has a habit of patting me on the back and it drives me nuts. He is the nicest man EVER and I feel so bad for felling this way. I also can't stand it when I am holding someones hand and they rub their thumb on my hand or rub my arm. Thank you for posting because it helps so much to know that I am not the only one! Christy > I'm very touchy, feely and appreciate hugs, hand-holding, a touch on the shoulder, etc. if it's meant to convey caring. On the other hand, being bumped accidentally by a stranger (whether it's me or my chair) feels like an intrusion into my space. It's also annoying and distracting when it happens in places like movies, class, church, or an airplane. It's most annoying when I'm trying to concentrate on something. Someone who constantly kicks my chair is likely to receive anything from a polite request to stop to a rude glare, and I'll move if I can.> > It doesn't sound like misophonia to me, and I don't think what I experience is really a sensitivity disorder. But a sensitivity to wet things like wet hair, sand, or human touch that are more than just a preference or dislike could be another type of sensitivity disorder. There always seems to be the question of " Where's the line between normal and abnormal? " > > Missy> > In a message dated 8/8/2012 11:34:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, goodbetterbeth@ yahoo.com writes: > As far back as I can remember, I got instantly angry if someone touched me or even the chair > I was sitting in. If a felt a slight movement near me, I would become alert and look for the intruder. It changed over time, so today I lose my cool when someone touches my chair with their feet, such as at a play or at a movie. > > > > > > Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post . All Messages (7) . Top ^ Visit Your Group > View All Topics > Create New Topic > 27 New Members > We are making changes based on your feedback, Thank you ! Submit Feedback > The Yahoo! Groups Product Blog Check it out! > GROUP FOOTER MESSAGE PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS A STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL GROUP AND NO MESSAGES ARE TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OUTSIDE OF THE YAHOO GROUP MEMBERSHIP SITE OR REPRODUCED OR COPIED AND MAILED FOR ANY PURPOSE. ALSO DO NOT SHARE MEMBER EMAIL ADDRESSES OR NAMES WITH ANYONE. Thank you. MJ CHANGE SETTINGS > TERMS OF USE > UNSUBSCRIBE > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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