Problems that can arise through a lack of touch

 


Problems that can arise through a lack of touch

An absence of touch particularly since childhood results in our wellbeing as adults start to decline and destructive patterns start to form following feelings of emotional neglect and isolation and they are as follows:
Overeating
To fill an inner void to try to fulfil our un met needs and desires, in the process attempting to numb our senses and emotions by comfort eating fatty, unhealthy and sugary foods to lessen the pain of emotional isolation.
Addictions
To toxic substances and habits including smoking ,drug taking and alcohol abuse.
Self-harming
Through self-mutilation, pulling hair or rubbing skin excessively .
Sexual Abuse
In the form of compulsive sex, rape and the use of aggression and physical violence to harm others.
Boredom
Losing the zest for life, with energy levels slumping and feeling a sense of disconnection to the outside world and others.
Sexual Dysfunction
A feeling of Anxiousness in the mind which causes imbalance and tension in the body leading to sexual concerns including premature ejaculation, an inability to respond to the touch of another and an inner fear of your own body.
Unsatisfying Relationships
Excessive shyness and fear of gaining relationships and sustained intimacy resulting in a general inability to satisfy the needs of others leading to problems both within themselves and the relationships that are formed.
The positive benefits of touch therefore are widely recognized and include increasing the levels of dopamine and serotonin to regulate mood. Due to the release of oxytocin, Stress is reduced leading to increased immunity and sense of mental wellbeing. Touch affects how we bond with others, our behaviour and our sense of survival. It prevents feelings of loneliness and connects nations and cultures together as one. There are so many ways we can incorporate touch into our lives, holding hands, pats on the back, hugging - hugs of at least 20 seconds help to lower blood pressure, body massage, body brush, dancing ,walking, practising yoga to stretch body tissues and stroking our pets. We are all connected its just that we don't always realize it.

Elizabeth Lock      Holistic Therapist 
www.yourcuddletherapy.co.uk   heal@yourcuddletherapy.co.ukwww.yourinnerglow.co.uk         heal@yourinnerglow.co.ukwww.yourtantrictouch.co.uk      heal@yourtantrictouch.co.uk

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