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Though loneliness has become a talked-about topic in the world, the touch-starvation that comes with it is not mentioned as often. That does not mean that it is not equally serious.

Suppose you have any signs of skin hunger or touch starvation. Follow the activities below to feel good. You are going to enjoy them.

Play with clay/ dough.

Playing with clay and slime is considered to be a childhood hobby. Some adults cannot even imagine playing with those after a certain age. But if you do, your inner child will be delighted.

Many online outlets sell adult-friendly clay and some creative slimes to play with. You can buy them off the internet and try to make different shapes out of them.

This will not only enhance your creativity but will also help in resolving the skin hunger you have been feeling for a long while.

Similarly, needing dough for pizza can be another alternative to satisfy your skin hunger. You will feel good when the soft dough rises between your fingers. This activity will not only help you make delicious food, but you will love making it, too.

Take extra warm showers.

The internet has been promoting ice baths and extra-cold showers for some time. Creators have been promoting its multiple benefits. How it would improve your immune system and can also re-wire your brain to become mentally and emotionally strong.

But when it comes to your touch needs, you need to feel warm water run through your body. If you are the one who is feeling touch starvation, you need to take hot showers. The water will not only relax your tensed muscles. But a mindful session of it will make you feel good.

You need to take a deep breath and let the water do its job. Feel every warm droplet running through your body, where it starts, and how it dissolves into your skin. It will most definitely resolve touch starvation for you.

Sleep naked with a heavy blanket.

Many doctors and psychologists talk about the benefits of sleeping naked or with minimum clothing on. They also suggest that you must sleep on a very comfortable bed-sheet (cotton or silk; the more the thread count of the sheet, the softer it will be). This way, you will sleep better.

Similarly, try to cover yourself with a heavy, soft, or fuzzy blanket to make a cozy capsule to sleep in. It is important that you feel the weight of the blanket, and thus it will it will make you feel better. Heavy blankets have been in trend for a while for making people less touch-starved.

Marilyn Munroe used to talk about sleeping naked. In a famous interview, she said, “I only sleep with Chanel No. 5,” Which was her favourite perfume. You, too, can spray your favorite fragrance or light a scented candle that can help you sleep better.

Wrap your palms around a cup under a quilt.

For most of us, our weekend plans rarely include going out with friends. Although, it may include catching up on the show you have been wanting to watch for a while. That may involve you cozied under a blanket on a couch.

But if you have been feeling lonely and touch-deprived while watching your favorite shows. Try to wrap your palms around a warm cup or mug full of coffee or tea. This will not only make you extra cozy but will also make you feel good.

Feel the warmth of the cup as well as the liquid as you sip it at each interval. You will forget about your skin hunger within no time.

Rub body lotions.

After you take a hot shower or have bath bombs in your bathtub, you can also treat your body with some body oil or body lotion. Make sure they are beneficial for your skin and also smell good.

You can take some in your palm, maybe rub it to warm it up a bit, and then gently rub it on the skin of your legs and your arms. Close your eyes and feel the touch of your skin with every rub. This is meant to make you feel good about yourself.

Book a massage.

One of the best and most recommended ways to treat touch deprivation is by booking a massage. Treat yourself to a manicure, pedicure session, or a full massage. Even a session of head massage can make you feel much better.

Acupuncture is also recommended a lot of times to treat touch deprivation. A massage session with warm body oil can make you feel refreshed and relaxed. Some masseuse are extremely good at their jobs. They will make sure to see if there are any tension knots in your body and will help you resolve them immediately.

Walk over a fuzzy surface.

Have you been walking on cold surfaces while wearing polyester footwear that does not make you feel good at all? You can resolve your skin hunger by making small changes in your lifestyle.

Buy a fuzzy slipper for home. You can also buy slippers made of really soft material or fuzzy socks that you can wear all the time. You can also buy fuzzy rugs for different corners of your house. You can buy one when you get out of bed, out of the shower, and even when you wear your work shoes.

Rub your feet on them for a few minutes before you move on with your day, and you will feel better. Similarly, rubbing your feet on a tennis ball can make you feel better.

Hug your pets/ plushies.

Your pets are your best friends and can immediately sense if you are feeling lonely. If you are also feeling touch-starved, hug your pets a little longer. You can nap with them or lay down with them on a fuzzy surface for a while, you will see your skin hunger satiated in a while.

Similarly, if you feel anxious while sleeping, or you can’t sleep because of skin hunger, you can buy your favorite plushies and hug them for a while. You can also sleep with them. You may think that it feels like something a kid would do.

However, think that no rule book that states adults can’t sleep with plushies. It is a social construct, and you can redefine it according to your own convenience. So, don’t feel ashamed about it.

Try hands-on hobbies like knitting, pottery, or painting.

Another great way to deal with touch starvation is to try hands-on hobbies and interests. You can join a pottery class or try painting or sketching. Knitting or crocheting can also help you with it.

Trying tactile activities like these can stimulate skin receptors as they send signals to the brain that mimic the feelings of physical touch. It also releases oxytocin. That will help you feel better.

Sleep with extra pillows.

Remember how we used to live in a castle made of pillows as kids? It was the coziest place, and it felt much better than the home made of bricks and mortar. You can make something of that sort as an adult, too.

If your bed feels too empty or cold, try to cozy it up with a bunch of pillows and cushions. You will feel better as you would be sleeping with a weighted blanket surrounded by fluffy and soft pillows.

Conclusion.

Above are some methods that can help you deal with touch starvation to a certain extent. You will feel much better after doing each exercise. However, it cannot replace human warmth. Make sure you hug your friends and family members a little tighter and a bit longer.

If you are facing severe issues of touch starvation, make sure you consult a medical practitioner and ask them for help. They will not only assist you with the root cause of your problem but will also assist you in living a much more fulfilled life.

Also read: 10 signs you are touch deprived.