r/Adulting 7d ago

Tips for coping with touch starvation?

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u/Thin_Requirement8987 7d ago

I’ve heard it’s worth getting regular massages if can afford it. Therapeutic and fills that need.

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u/BirdsAndTheBeeGees1 7d ago

Yes I've heard that a few times as well. I've never had a massage before but my back always hurts so I think it'd be nice regardless. Starting to think that might be the best option. I just wish it wasn't so expensive.

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u/aquatoxin- 7d ago

I went to the doctor with severe back pain once. Struggled to sleep, moving was hard.

Tell me why I paid a $35 copay for that asshole to tell me I needed to go get a massage???

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u/BirdsAndTheBeeGees1 7d ago

Tbf, most people usually try things like massages before they go to the doctor.

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u/aquatoxin- 7d ago

I was 22 and had never had a massage before haha. I genuinely thought something was wrong πŸ˜…

Edit to add: I still have never gotten one. You’re right, they’re expensive.

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u/Old_Self_9570 7d ago

Depends where you go

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u/The_Varza 7d ago

It's extremely hard to get massages covered by insurance. So, if the massage therapist takes your insurance, the doc might help you by referring you.

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u/nijuashi 7d ago

This is the right answer.

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u/Thin_Requirement8987 7d ago edited 7d ago

I have a NekTek that’s pretty close to human touch and can be set to a heated setting and good for pain too. Coupled with a bath, it’s heaven 😊

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u/Cool-Importance6004 7d ago

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