Why Am I Always Touched Out? Understanding Sensory Overload in Motherhood (And How to Get Relief)

Being touched out is when physical contact, no matter how well-intended, starts to feel irritating or unbearable.

It’s when your nervous system is so overstimulated that even a hug, a baby on your hip, or your partner reaching for your hand feels like too much.

It’s not about love. It’s not about not wanting connection. It’s about your nervous system waving a giant red flag saying, “We’re overloaded.”