12 November 2011

Haphephobia

A very interesting phobia that I guess I always knew about, but never knew the proper term for.

It means a  fear of being touched.  We probably all know someone who doesn't like casual touches but I don't think I've ever met anyone who cannot stand any touch at all and is actively frightened of being touched.


Etymology:
From the greek Haphe - to touch

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