I bet we all deal with what you are talking about. My Grandson's hug me softer then most people and boy do I live around huggers. I didn't grow up with hugs even though there were 10 of us kids. Mom and Dad did good to keep us with us so they didn't have time for the hugs. i was also abused as a child so hugging was not something I wanted. After councelling and a hugging Dr. and best friend, they have taught me to let people hug but like you I dread it. I can't even stand to touch myself. I don't have the answer though, I kind of cringe and they do know my problem. You just get tired of explaining yourself about no touching.

I liked my tens unit too. I used it for a few years to help me.

Ada