Do you struggle with emotional numbness? Here, a therapist explains what could be causing it – and how to overcome this often misunderstood state.
This can lead people to turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms in order to feel more ‘alive’.
However, understanding that emotional numbness is the result of emotional overwhelm – and taking steps to help yourselfOne way to do this is by giving yourself time to try and understand your feelings. “It might feel scary at first to feel your feelings, but emotions are like tunnels,” Rawlinson says. “You need to go all the way through them to get to the light at the end.
While there are plenty of ways to release pent-up emotions, Rawlinson also suggests using coping techniques such as
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