Emotional Numbness

Ive been feeling like that for a few years. Ive tried vitamins and supplements and therapists, but I havent found anything that helps. My best advice though, is get yourself a good creative outlet. That has been by far the most successful thing Ive tried, whether it be drawing, painting, dancing, singing, etc., finding an outlet is the best thing I have found. @Bubbleoak

@Bubbleoak

I feel numb most of the time. I don't know what I feel or how to describe it, but it's just a constant emptiness that won't go away. I haven't tried meds but I'm seriously considering it. Things that improve my mood are listening to music, watching TV shows or movies I love, coloring, puzzles, cuddling with my cat. Although the cloud hanging over me is ever-present, even when doing things I usually enjoy, this does help a little.

I cut myself the other day because I just wanted to feel something. It didnt hurt, it felt good. But looking at it scanning and trying to hide it from friends and family makes me feel even worse about myself. It makes me disappointed in myself.

@Bubbleoak

i'm feeling the same way since i last met him last month on the ⁶th , i numb myself by drinking cans of 🍺 & sips of ⁴⁰% alcohol content vodka today after i learnt i didn't get in to his hands on class i wanted to self harm & drink again but my male cousin encourage me its ok this time i didn't get he told me to try my luck the next time .. 😭 what's more i'm not feeling well these few days having sore throat , slight cough till my chest hurts yesterday had my asthma attack ...😭 what calms me down is music plays an important thing , another one praying or reading the bible helps me especially when i had my anxiety attack .

I've been having the same issue for a year now since my father figure died. I really hope you find a solution. I'd rather have the crying all the time form of depression. Being numb is awful. I like the idea above of finding a creative outlet. Might try that.