How do you get rid of craving physical contact? (loving, therapy, family)

[NilaJones]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

You aren't SUPPOSED to get rid of this craving

Human beings are designed to need touch and intimacy with others (and not just sexually).

Definitely true.

Here's what you do kid, get yourself over to the nearest senior retirement/nursing home first thing tomorrow afternoon.

Tell the director you'd like to visit with someone who doesn't get many visitors.

I guarantee you there are people even lonelier than you right now who would be happy to spend some time visiting and then give you a great big hug when you leave.

This might work. It's hard for men, because in our current culture they are viewed with suspicion of being perverts. Maybe not so much with elders? A woman, she could go volunteer with kids...

[NilaJones]

Originally Posted by the minx

Find a rave and wear something fuzzy. You'll get all the lovin' you want.

That is a good place to find cuddly people for friends!

Be a little cautious about letting some of them know where you live, tho .

Also, try your local tantra meetup group.

Basically you just need to hang out with hipper people.

[TheHurricaneKid]

Originally Posted by srjth

The sex drive was described as "An intolerable neural itch". I think that's a good description for lack of many types of intimacy.

Distraction will have to do.

I'm not sure if this is a desire for sex...
It's a desire for foreplay, rather.

[hawaiiancoconut]

Immerse yourself in something.

I use to go for 2hour runs when I use to feel the way you do; its good in clearing the mind of any cravings.

or could just wrestle the bald champ, lol

[TheHurricaneKid]

Originally Posted by dave nz

spank the monkey

That doesn't help, makes me feel lazy, but that's it.

[the minx]

Originally Posted by NilaJones

That is a good place to find cuddly people for friends!

Be a little cautious about letting some of them know where you live, tho .

Also, try your local tantra meetup group.

Basically you just need to hang out with hipper people.

Yes, they might break in and spoon you against your will.

[TheHurricaneKid]

Originally Posted by hawaiiancoconut

Immerse yourself in something.

I use to go for 2hour runs when I use to feel the way you do; its good in clearing the mind of any cravings.

or could just wrestle the bald champ, lol

During the day it is easy to stay distracted.
In the evening, not so much, especially before bed.

[hawaiiancoconut]

Originally Posted by TheHurricaneKid

During the day it is easy to stay distracted.
In the evening, not so much, especially before bed.

I understand, man. all the things you do during the day to get your mind distracted, only to lay in bed thinking about all night.

[srjth]

Originally Posted by TheHurricaneKid

I'm not sure if this is a desire for sex...
It's a desire for foreplay, rather.

That's why I said it applies to many types of intimacy.

[Astute]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

Human beings are designed to need touch and intimacy with others (and not just sexually).

I disagree. No one has ever died from having very little human contact, and there are millions of mentally sound people out there who live reclusive lifestyles. If you can't, that's fine, but please don't generalize your needs and desires to all humans.