Hi Anja,

I'm sorry you're experiencing this, but I feel once we are injured in any part of our body, it's a normal reflex and feeling to try to avoid those areas from getting reinjured or flared up in more pain than we already have.

I used to be a big hugger, but since my last accident. I am also so worried whenever any one reaches over to hug me.
I'm always so afraid that they will hug me or squeeze me too tight .

My pain is so very bad already !!!

So, I decided that whenever someone leans in to hug me, I automatically tell them to please do it very gently because of my pain.

I was quite embarrassed to tell people that in the beginning, but letting them know before hand, lowered my anxiety about that .

I hope this helps you...