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When something or someone unexpectedly touches me eg. my leg, it will involuntarily reflex/pull away. is this normal? because i find it quite strange.
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Fight or Flight: It sounds like when you are caught off guard that you pull away, correct? An unexpected touch can trigger a "fight or flight" response/reflex where you attempt to get away from the "danger". As you quickly become consciously aware that there is no real danger - that response is limited to just pulling your leg away.
Answered 7/31/2014
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