Meaning of ticklish feet?

Hi Redribbon,

. Does anyone out there have thoughts on what ticklish feet mean, based on the language of feet?

Over the years I have come across quite a few people who have had very ticklish feet. I feel that it tends to be used by the person as a defense mechanism and is often their way of discouraging physical contact for whatever reason.

A very firm touch and getting them to change their focus away from the ticklish sensations to concentrating on their breath usually shows them that it can be prevented.

It can be the same with massage and can usually be dealt with in the same way.

Hi Gaiaholistix
Thanks for that. Sounds very likely - he definitely is defensive particularly hating the 'label' he now has of being clinically depressed. The last two treatments have been interesting because as he learns to trust me, he's less ticklish. We do lots of breathing and solar plexus work at the beginning and end of each treatment and he now seems able to relax.
Thanks for your input - much appreciated
RedRibbon

Hi Redribbon,

That sounds good 🙂 It is very rewarding when you can build up a rapport with the receiver.

Yes the danger with a "label" is that the receiver can take on the traits or persona of it if they are not careful.

He just needs to accept himself and focus on stopping judging himself and just allow himself to be.

Hi Redribbon,

Over the years I have come across quite a few people who have had very ticklish feet. I feel that it tends to be used by the person as a defense mechanism and is often their way of discouraging physical contact for whatever reason.

Maybe I am the exception that proves the rule but I have very ticklish feet - but I am about as touch feely as you can get

Hi Tashanie,

Maybe I am the exception that proves the rule but I have very ticklish feet - but I am about as touch feely as you can get

Nothing is written in stone - everyone is different 😀 that is the fascinating part!

By believing that you have very ticklish feet perhaps you are setting up an expectation that it will tickle - have you thought of changing your belief from "my feet are ticklish" into one where "they no longer tickle?"

Hi Tashanie,

Nothing is written in stone - everyone is different 😀 that is the fascinating part!

By believing that you have very ticklish feet perhaps you are setting up an expectation that it will tickle - have you thought of changing your belief from "my feet are ticklish" into one where "they no longer tickle?"

I don't believe I have ticklish feet I KNOW I have ticklish feet lol. As a hypnotherapist I totally accept the power of the mind to affect our reactions. But I will still be who I am whether I have ticklish feet or not. I will still be a very touchy feel person . My ticklish feet are not a problem .
🙂

Hi Tashanie,

As I say everyone is different 🙂 It is all down to perceptions and beliefs.

I think it is a shame that people with ticklish feet often exclude themselves from receiving Reflexology. A firm hold and touch can lead to some people releasing their emotions and concerns with a lot of laughter initially, followed by deep relaxation.

Happily I have managed to help people to transform their ticklish beliefs of knowing and experiencing ticklish feet into a state where they no longer perceived being touched as being tickled, so are happy to receive Reflexology without the pre-judgement of being tickled. 🙂

Would you ever consider receiving a Reflexolgy session yourself?

Hi Tashanie,

As I say everyone is different 🙂 It is all down to perceptions and beliefs.

Would you ever consider receiving a Reflexolgy session yourself?

Actually yes because I know reflexology uses a firm touch. I just wanted to debate the idea that ticklish feet mean you are not open to be touched

Hi Tashanie,

I just wanted to debate the idea that ticklish feet mean you are not open to be touched

In my experience that has often been the case but I agree that there are no hard and fast rules 🙂 It is not forced to just be ticklish feet they could be ticklish in other areas which could restrict their relationships with others. It is after all our job to help people resolve this sort of thing, whether it is tickling, too much pain or any other belief which is causing them distress.

I don't believe I have ticklish feet I KNOW I have ticklish feet lol. As a hypnotherapist I totally accept the power of the mind to affect our reactions. But I will still be who I am whether I have ticklish feet or not. I will still be a very touchy feel person . My ticklish feet are not a problem .

I am interested in your definitions of "belief " and "knowing".

So what would happen to that knowing if the belief that you have ticklish feet were changed so that you no longer perceived that you had ticklish feet so the feelings of being tickled no longer arose when your feet were touched?

This has nothing to do with changing the person, they will still be the same person it is just their belief in the tickling which has changed and now allows them to do something which they were unble to do before.

To us this would be addressed the same as any other belief which is creating an inner conflict.

In my experience people with ticklish feet often prefer hand reflexology as an alternative option. That is the option I offer and they usually are happy for that. Some people are embarrassed of their feet and will say they are very ticklish so again the option is offered. Works for me:)

Hi Tashanie,

In my experience that has often been the case but I agree that there are no hard and fast rules 🙂 It is not forced to just be ticklish feet they could be ticklish in other areas which could restrict their relationships with others. It is after all our job to help people resolve this sort of thing, whether it is tickling, too much pain or any other belief which is causing them distress.

I am interested in your definitions of "belief " and "knowing".

So what would happen to that knowing if the belief that you have ticklish feet were changed so that you no longer perceived that you had ticklish feet so the feelings of being tickled no longer arose when your feet were touched?

This has nothing to do with changing the person, they will still be the same person it is just their belief in the tickling which has changed and now allows them to do something which they were unble to do before.

To us this would be addressed the same as any other belief which is creating an inner conflict.

What inner conflict? I recognise the idea you are putting forward - but how I react when my feet are touched does not affect my daily life . It is not a self limiting beleif since it is not stopping me doing anyhting I want (or need) to do. So I feel no need to 'de-sensitise' me feet to touch - which I know I probably could do if I really needed to.

I repeat ALL I wanted to do was show the theory originally forward (tickish feet mean a dilsike of being touched at all) did not seem to be valid in my view.

In my experience people with ticklish feet often prefer hand reflexology as an alternative option. That is the option I offer and they usually are happy for that. Some people are embarrassed of their feet and will say they are very ticklish so again the option is offered. Works for me:)

I didn't know hand reflexology even existed

What inner conflict? I recognise the idea you are putting forward - but how I react when my feet are touched does not affect my daily life . It is not a self limiting beleif since it is not stopping me doing anyhting I want (or need) to do. So I feel no need to 'de-sensitise' me feet to touch - which I know I probably could do if I really needed to.

I repeat ALL I wanted to do was show the theory originally forward (tickish feet mean a dilsike of being touched at all) did not seem to be valid in my view.

That is fine as many people say that they do not have a problem until they need something doing ie podiatry or reflexolgy or massage for other areas than require attention.

Perhaps I should have asked if you had actually received reflexolgy rather than would you consider it as contemplating and doing something are quite different things? 🙂

An inner conflict is when 2 or more opposing thought patterns or beliefs arise at the same time to take away our harmony and create disharmony.

The belief that is creating the knowing of being ticklish surrounds something which has been and no longer exists outside the ties of consciousness that they have created around something which has happened in the past.

To resolve the inner conflict and have inner harmony has got nothing to do with desensitisation at all, it is to do with changing the belief surrounding a past event and removing the ties of consciousness that is maintaining the belief surrounding being touched and tickled.

As a hypnotherapist I totally accept the power of the mind to affect our reactions.

We look at it in a different way. To us, the physiological reactions and emotions that arise in the body are being created by our underlying thought patterns and beliefs. If we wish to change the reaction of somebody we change their underlying thought patterns and beliefs rather than utilising distraction and desentisation techniques.

How Sad...

I found the response to this as very sad...for the most part. How sad to be so narrow minded when it comes to the creation and magnificence of our intricate bodies to try and negatize (I know, not a real word) the (can be) and healing benefits that ticklishness can offer. But I have noticed that though completely natural and proven healthful, ticklishness is demonized as a negative stigma.

I would agree, many people have very adverse and most often learned feelings of ticklishness, but how sad and empty it would be not to have that wonderful sensation. Studies have show that the more uptight a person is, the LESS ticklish they are! The reason why babies and children usually love tickle games and as we get older we resist and fight...and demonize it...yes, I am being repetitious. And while ticklish feet are not ideal for a deep relaxing massage or reflexology treatment, it does provide many healthful benefits: stress relief, release of endorphins and dopamine, lowering of blood pressure, and healing laughter.

Some of us are ticklish because that is how God made us and we relish in that fact, not despise it or try to change it. Because some people have their negative view, it is sad to see them try to impose or change what we hold as healing and natural. I have used this technique on others and have had it done, giving into the sensations, laughing heartily like a small child and letting that laughter wash away all the tension and stress and yes, my feet are extremely ticklish and I am a very open loving person. No, its not for everyone, but it is for many who have had it introduced in a positive and very natural healing light and perspective. It is simply fascinating and something that scientists are still trying to figure out. But tickling the feet for health dates back to Egypt if not before.

I could go on and on with this, not just the therapy, the experiences, the history, but the upside of all this...certainly the sad opposite of what is taught in the textbook...so sad to be limited by what we are told and not by what we can discover 🙁