SOLUTIONS
There are no instruction books to live in this body nor how to truly take care of it. What do we do when we feel alone? How do we know if what were eating is the right for us? How do I give love to others and not feel so selfish giving love to ones self? What about how do I give love to myself if I can't give or get love from others during these times? Well my cuddling friends, I'll give you some tips.
Learning about yourself is one of the best investments you can make in this life. One of the best ways to invest in yourself is to pay attention (self-awareness) to your actions and feelings inside you. By doing this you are showing care to your body and you are letting your body know that you are paying attention so that it no longer needs to feel like it's on its own. So lets find ways to bring that self-awareness by recognizing if you had or have experienced touch deprivation.
Have you:
- Been feeling depressed
- Feeling anxiety
- Feeling stressed
- Having low relationship connections (whether with self, friends, family, others)
- Having a difficult time to sleep
These are some of the many symptoms you can have when touch deprived. Lets not rule out the fact that these can be the cause by other things happening in your life and not necessarily the lack of skin starvation. What I've given is reference points (tools) for you to have the self-awareness for you to learn more about yourself and your needs.
With that being said here are some solutions to help you in case you are unable to get the cuddles in your life.
- Hug Trees: You can call me crazy all you want people come and go but when you hug a tree, science has proven that it can neutralize your energy. Don't believe me, try it yourself. The next time you feel negative or positive emotions, I dare you to hug a tree for 20 secs+ and see how you feel while and after you do it. You can get your human quota by hugging 12 Trees a day and watch your life transform.
- Treat Yourself: Once a month treat yourself don't be cheap to yourself by not doing it. Treat yourself can look anything like Manicure+Pedicure, Massage, Candle Hot Baths (take leaves from outside, let them dry and they can be like peddles.), or even just a visit to the hair salon. At the end of the day you are getting some kind of touch to help your body feel good. Besides, you made it to live another month. Not every did so you might as well treat yourself and learn what it feels like to be good to yourself at least once a month.
- DANCE DANCE DANCE: Dancing is a great way for your body to feel expression and to feel love. It is very healthy for the heart.
- Learn a new instrument: Learning a new instrument helps you to connect to the instrument and your self. I love the hand drums because I love feeling the vibrations in my hands after.
- Spend QUALITY time with pets: Make a moment with your pet that would be very special between you and your animal. If you don't know then now is the best time to know your animals likes, dislikes, and Loves.
- Paint, Draw, Colour: When I do this I feel such a deep and powerful connection to myself that I love. Just make sure you pick and set a time if you feel like your not much of an artist, like myself, and stick to it. It may be daunting at first but it can be very rewarding after.
You are not alone and I recommend that you try some if not all of these out. Building a relationship with yourself is the most important thing you can do right now. Besides when it's time to have a cuddling partner you can share, if you trust them, all of your personal experiences with them and relate to their ship 
Happy Cuddling,
SkyE