What is this emotion called?

[The_Spaz]

Lately I've been getting this feeling that I don't quite understand, and I'm not sure exactly how to search for it online.

It's like I'm horny, but not horny at the same time. Jacking off doesn't fix it. It's like this feeling of needing to be with someone (not a specific person but just a human in general) not necessarily in a sexual way, but maybe a romantic way? It's really hard to describe, and sometimes I'll randomly start feeling it and have no clue what to do or how to manage it like I do for other emotions.

It's like loneliness sort of, but not exactly. I never really get lonely either, but this new emotion has been coming onto me more and more lately.

Like I said, I can't jack off and have it go away like I'm used to. I actually feel turned off from porn when I get this way. It all just seems to disgust me/feel unfulfilling.

It's really obnoxious. Isolating problems from being a part of myself is normally my go to when I can't figure out how to solve the problem, and I know it isn't a solution, but it's like an instinct. Now when I feel it it's like it isn't a part of me, but instead just something I'm being forced to experience, which tends to make me angry at the situation, making everything worse.

How do I fix this/manage it? Does it have a name? I really need solutions. I can't stand not being in control of myself and I know I'll start spiraling if this isn't fixed within the next few months.

Thanks for any responses!

[ShineintheDark]

I think it's just missing human contact. It's like loneliness but non-specific. I understand what you mean though.

[abcdeqwe]

Could it be loneliness?

[Thedukeoftrumpet]

I think I know the feeling your talking about. If i understand you correcty than I've felt it too. It's hard to describe and it's hard to find a solution...

[justa16yearoldaussie]

unlike other people have said, i don’t think it’s loneliness, although similar. I think you might have a lust for a (deep) emotional/physical attachment to someone special, like you desire to have a significant other that isn’t your friends or family. I think it’s emotional fulfilment you seek. You might also have attachment issues if being temporarily alone makes you uncomfortable

[Petyr]

I think it's just missing human contact. It's like loneliness but non-specific. I understand what you mean though.

Agreed

[NoLimitGuy]

Although you don't think it's loneliness, it us loneliness when you crave human contact and interraction...

[antandlope]

I’ve experienced this before too... I think it does have something to do with loneliness, especially if you want to be with someone. I wonder if going out with friends makes this feeling go away? (Or temporarily?)

[scott2002]

I’ve experienced this before too... I think it does have something to do with loneliness, especially if you want to be with someone. I wonder if going out with friends makes this feeling go away? (Or temporarily?)
When I read the description and then all the responses already posted, the first word or concept I though of was missing companionship. I see this different from friendship or an absence of friendship. You go out with a friend or a group of friends and can have a great time with them, but companionship is more intimate and comfortable but does not have to be sexual or physical.

Companionship is just an inner comfort being physically with a special person, even if you're not doing anything active with each other. You could be both reading a book in the same place, things that simple in just being...together.

[antandlope]

When I read the description and then all the responses already posted, the first word or concept I though of was missing companionship. I see this different from friendship or an absence of friendship. You go out with a friend or a group of friends and can have a great time with them, but companionship is more intimate and comfortable but dies not have to be sexual or physical.

Companionship is just an inner comfort being physically with a special person, even if you're not doing anything active with each other. You could be both reading a book in the same place, things that simple in just being...together.

Very nicely said! I do agree!

[jamie_n5]

This sounds to me like you are wanting a true close relationship with close physical and emotional parts of it. I think it's part of human development and instinct that makes us want a mate in life. I wouldn't be overly concerned right now. If it really bothers you then maybe you should seek professional help for this.

[Diable rouge]

When I read the description and then all the responses already posted, the first word or concept I though of was missing companionship. I see this different from friendship or an absence of friendship. You go out with a friend or a group of friends and can have a great time with them, but companionship is more intimate and comfortable but does not have to be sexual or physical.

Companionship is just an inner comfort being physically with a special person, even if you're not doing anything active with each other. You could be both reading a book in the same place, things that simple in just being...together.

I agree.