I felt numb. I genuinely could barely feel any feelings, my laughs felt forced it didnt felt like I’m genuinely happy. I also lose feelings in relationships easily like when they show affection, I lose feelings really easily. Most of the time i dont feel anything, even if i do it would be sad or drained and rarely other than that.
Hi @Ash.66,
Thank you for sharing how you’ve been feeling. It sounds like you’ve been going through a really tough time, and I want to acknowledge how challenging it must be to feel so disconnected from your emotions and the people around you.
Feeling numb and not being able to experience joy or genuine happiness can be really disorienting. It’s almost like going through life in a haze, where everything feels distant and disconnected. It’s understandable that this would impact your relationships too, especially if you’re losing feelings when affection is shown—it can be hard to connect with others when you’re struggling to connect with your own emotions.
Sometimes, when we’re overwhelmed or have been through a lot, our minds and bodies protect us by numbing our emotions. It’s a way to cope, but it can also leave us feeling stuck and unable to fully engage with life. The fact that you’re feeling mostly sadness or drained suggests that there might be underlying issues that need attention, whether it’s stress, unresolved emotions, or something else.
One thing that might be helpful is to start exploring what could be contributing to these feelings. Are there specific events or periods in your life when you started feeling this way? Sometimes, identifying the root causes can be the first step toward understanding and eventually healing.
It might also be helpful to talk to a mental health professional about what you’re going through. They can work with you to explore these feelings more deeply and help you find ways to reconnect with your emotions. Therapy can provide a safe space to work through any underlying issues that might be contributing to your numbness, whether it’s depression, anxiety, or something else.
In the meantime, try to be kind to yourself. It’s okay to feel the way you’re feeling, and it’s okay to take things one step at a time. Even small steps, like doing something you used to enjoy or practicing mindfulness, can help you start to reconnect with your emotions, even if it’s just a little bit at a time.
Please know that you’re not alone in this, and there is support available to help you work through these feelings. You deserve to feel connected and to experience joy, and with time and the right support, you can start to find your way back to those feelings.
Take care, Ash, and We’re here to listen.
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