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I need haphephobia help. fear of touch.?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Consider Cognitive: Behavior therapy, hypnosis and desensitization treatments with a psychologist. It can be very effective and will only take a few sessions. You do not need to suffer with this phobia. Touch is an important element to feeling good and a natural antidepressant. You are denying yourself a basic human need. Good luck, feel free to ask more questions about these procedures.

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Answered 6/21/2014

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