Emotional Numbness Over A Period Of Weeks

[Anna]

Since Christmas, I have been completly "dead" to the world so to speak. I feel really nothing. Plus side I am sleeping very well, like a stone, but it is annoying. I have also become very distant and do not want to talk or be with anyone.

Has anyone else had this?

 

[ClairBear226]

Most definitely. I get periods where I'm "numb". The upside for me is, I can handle the periods of depression much better when I'm not feeling like I'm walking around with a knife stuck in my chest. The downside is, joy and happiness take an exit too. I can smile and laugh, and look pretty much normal unless you know me well, but the feelings won't correspond with the smile when I'm like that. To me, it feels like a protective mechanism. There are people who have been put into an "induced coma" for medical purposes, such as following a traumatic brain injury. It allows a chance to heal without being in a state of constant agony. I see emotional numbness much the same way. It allows for the passage of time, and for a bit of healing without being in a constant state of torturous pain.

If you do a search for "numbness", I'm sure you'll find a lot of posts about the subject, Anna. Seems pretty common.

 

[jewel]

I've been numb for four years...when does it end? Or is it my job to end it?

 

[anon000]

It'll end Jewel. Hopefully it'll be something that causes you happiness and not from tragedy.

Also, Anna: Yes. I lived over a decade being numb for 80% or more of the time. For the remaining 20% were extremely strong emotions, mostly anger or love.

 

[Anna]

Also, Anna: Yes. I lived over a decade being numb for 80% or more of the time. For the remaining 20% were extremely strong emotions, mostly anger or love.

Yes, same here. Anger or love.