Mental Health Care: When You’re Learning to Be Okay With Yourself - What To Do If You're Touch Starved

Feeling touch-starved can leave you lonely and disconnected, but you're not alone in this experience. In this video, we’ll dive into what to do if you're touch starved and offer practical solutions to help you feel more connected. Our goal is to guide you through understanding touch therapy, navigating relationship and intimacy problems, and offering tips on how to cope with touch deprivation. Whether you're single, dating, or in a relationship, you'll find advice on how to rebuild emotional and physical connections so you can feel less isolated. #intimacy #relationship #dating #love Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with a qualified therapist or healthcare professional for personalized support. Writer: Chloe Avenasa Script Editor: Kelly Soong Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera www.youtube.com/AmandaSillvera Animator: Sunbiscuit References: Barkley, S. & Wade, D. (2022 Aug 2). What Does It Mean to Be Touch Starved? Psych Central. psychcentral.com/health/ways-to-self-soothe-when-starved-for-touch Travers, M. (2024 Feb 18). A Psychologist Offers 3 Solutions For Feeling ‘Touch-Starved.' Forbes. www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/02/18/a-psychologist-offers-3-solutions-for-feeling-touch-starved/ Kennedy, M. (2023 Jan 7). It's possible to be literally starved for touch — here are the symptoms of the condition. Business Insider. www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/conditions-symptoms/touch-starved Sharkey, L. & Lamoreux, K. (2021 Apr 8). What Does It Mean to Be Touch Starved? Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/touch-starved