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If it is because you are afraid of germs or contracting an illness etc. from them it is called Mysophobia, or some people say "germaphobic." The general fear of being touched is called haphephobia. Hope this helps :)
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I just know I hate it when people get too close to you. Yuck!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoAphenphosmphobia is one name for the syndrome, but there are several others, notably haphephobia.
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∙ 14y agoIt has no name. Such aversions usually come from having been slapped in the face as a child. Not always, but often.
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∙ 11y agoAn phobia is why people don't like to be touch.
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∙ 9y agoYes, the fear of being touched does exist. However it is difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
The phobia is called Aphephobia.
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∙ 12y agoThe accepted phobia name for this condition is Aphenphosmphobia.
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