Emotions and Physical Contact
>> Thursday, August 21, 2008
Why is that when I'm very happy, I want to hug someone, and when I'm sad or upset, I don't want to touch anyone? I'm not a person who generally needs or seeks out physical contact, and I am usually in a good mood. But I've noticed that when I am genuinely happy - something wonderful or unexpectedly good occurs, I find myself wanting to give and receive a hug. Conversely, when I am upset or sad, I tend to close myself off - from both physical contact and general contact.
Does anyone else feel like this, or am I just weird?
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Better late than never they say, I understand where you are coming from. When I'm upset or angry all I want to do is wrap my arms around myself and pull myself into a little ball. I would put out quills if I could. But when I'm happy I don't necessarily want to hug but I'm much more receptive to it and enjoy physical and emotional contact more. And I really like that image.
I've found that with less physical contact I'm actually more prone to depression. I think there's actually a chemical thing behind all that.
:) Lately I've been really happy and I've acquired this new habit of practicably tackling anyone who won't think I'm crazy and hugging them which is really weird for me.
Nice blog. :)
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