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  1. Coping by

    Fandoms: The Pitt (TV)  

    24 May 2026

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    Skin hunger, sometimes called touch hunger or touch deprivation, refers to the human need for comforting, non-sexual physical contact. Touch activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps regulate stress and create a sense of safety.

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