I'm feeling numb

[Noitark]

How to escape this numbness? I'm also trying CBT, for the record; I've escaped anxiety disorder, which led to numbness, but still numb, am I...

In any event, I am seeking moral support by doing things the CBT way, given I haven't found a somatic experiencing therapist, I can afford.

Thoughts?

 

[RoadtoHappy]

Im still working on it. Currently doing my 21st CBT session as I am very slow. It so hard to not disassociate from the pain. For me, I try to feel the pain or the emotion but then my brain just shuts my body down or makes me detached so its like its a story or it happened to someone else. My T telle mt o keep at it. Face the emotion and eventually you will learn to reprogram your brain, basically bit by bit break down the walls I have built up.

Sorry I cant be of more help but I understand. Only option is to just keep trying I suppose.

 

[EveHarrington]

I’ve never fount CBT very useful for numbness. I go numb because I’m overwhelmed and don’t feel safe, so I try to reduce stressors and be kind to myself so my mind/body feel safe enough to experience feelings again.

 

[Muted]

As you work through things you will get to the point more and more where you can pull yourself out or keep yourself from going into it. That’s been my experience anyway.