She was lonely. In her culture, if others touched her, even to offer a simple hug or pat on the shoulder, they would have to go through a ceremonial cleansing.

...she was considered unclean. Anything she touched or slept on was also branded unclean.

At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?” – Mark 5:30

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