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Post by hi224 on Jul 9, 2022 2:51:51 GMT
especially if you have OCD as well.
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Jul 9, 2022 4:45:56 GMT
I don't, but you could try fake coughing into your hand everywhere you go.
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Post by MooseNugget on Jul 9, 2022 6:09:53 GMT
Touch elbows
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Post by hi224 on Jul 9, 2022 6:11:41 GMT
even elbows is a bit much for me.
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Post by Stammerhead on Jul 10, 2022 12:58:33 GMT
I keep my hands in their pockets.  |
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Post by ck100 on Jul 10, 2022 13:09:43 GMT
Just bow before them.
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Post by stefancrosscoe on Jul 10, 2022 13:14:28 GMT
Pretty much by avoiding people and crowds, if one has that possibility in their daily life. Or one could just get yourself a few scratches or a wound, and then be done with ever thinking of handshakes and fistbumps ever again:  |
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Post by Penn Guinn on Jul 10, 2022 13:17:31 GMT
Would wearing gloves help reduce the anxiety ?
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Post by enigma72 on Jul 10, 2022 16:44:41 GMT
hi224this is a tough one for me. About 4 months ago my backyard neighbor saw me on a walk and came over and hugged me. Because of Covid, I avoid contact, so I was uncomfortable. I made it the shortest hug I could and moved away quickly. BUT since then, I've been thinking about this. I hate making people uncomfortable. They want to hug, shake hands, fist bump, I don't want to stop them. I know they are being 'nice'. but I don't want contact either. My other neighbor, I was outside by the mailbox and walked toward her. I got about 20 feet away and she said: "Stop right there. I don't have a mask on" and she put up her hand in a stopping motion. That seemed rude, but it was effective and I didn't take it personally,. It was COVID time. I don't know what to say. I struggle with this, too. I feel your pain. I guess you could preemptively say, " sorry, I have an immune compromised relative. I have to avoid contact" beats saying "keep your scummy germs away from me"
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Post by petrolino on Jul 10, 2022 17:06:42 GMT
My best defense is always to raise my hand in acknowledgement, often this puts them back on their heels. But some contact users have determination to make touch contact with their target so another method is to turn away sharply.
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