If you’ve ever flinched at the sound of your name being called for the hundredth time in a day, or instinctively pulled away from a hug you’d normally welcome, you might be experiencing something many caregivers know all too well: being “touched out.” This isn’t about a lack of love or affection. It’s about emotional and physical depletion. Therapist Kristin Hodson shared a compassionate and practical guide to recognizing this state and, more importantly, replenishing yourself when you’re running on empty.