How do you tell the difference between going numb/dissociating and just not caring about someone anymore?

[hopetha2]

I find when I am numb and/or disassociating, I do not feel a connection to my husband or daughter. I am, as my therapist has helped me see, a part who is neither present or focused. To deal with this, I often try to do something that requires concentration like my budget , or physical, like getting on my treadclimber. It used to be much worse for me when I felt like I didn't feel anything at all, but thankfully now, it is more rare that this happens. Progress? I hope so.