Why do I feel so numb all the time?
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Anonymous
June 19th, 2015 3:29am
cause thats what depression does to you
and it sucks big time im sorry you feel that way.............................................
There are many physical reasons why we feel numb that range from lack of water to drug abuse and emotionally it can be as complicated. Feeling numb is usually felt through a disconnection from the world around us. This can happen very quickly and suddenly like after a traumatic experience or it can seep into our lives over time. When this happens... It can be very difficult to get back in touch with our environment and the people around us. The first step to overcoming this... Is realising that you are disconnected. If you have a desire to reconnect and start feeling again... then focus on something that inspires you or makes you happy. Focus on something that makes you feel something.
Your feeling depressed.a lot of depressors feel that way.maybe you should talk to a professional counselor.
Dysphoria or the lack of ability to feel anything is a common side effect of depression. It's an awful feeling of emptiness and numbness that is usually tied to depression.
This depends on your personal experiences. Have you always felt this way? Did an event trigger this? It could be because you are experiencing something you don't want to feel so you've shut yourself down
Feeling numb can be due different factors. It can be due to a health issue or it can be due to a cause of a psychological issue that you are currently struggling on. Consider which is which and consult professional help if unsure.
Feeling numb is a symptom of stress over long periods of time. Sounds like, you need to find a way to bring down your stress.
When you feel you've been hurt so much feeling numb or not wanting to feel anything feels safer than feeling real life. Once you open that door to feeling things, you open the door to being hurt.
Anonymous
December 12th, 2015 5:33pm
Numbness can be physical or it can be mental (read: "psychological").
If you feeling physically numb (like not feeling heat when you touch a hot bowl of soup), it means that your sensory receptors are not functioning properly. You need to consult a doctor immediately as it maybe a sign of some form of allergy or something more serious like nerve damage.
If you are feeling mentally numb (not being able to feel vivid emotions), you are probably under stress. In this case, you need to take an extended vacation or perform a creative hobby that turns the wheels of your creative mind. Or, do what I do, eat fruits. :)
it is possible that you feel disconnected from reality and unreal due to traumatic experiences or even anxiety and fear. Being numb takes all kinds of feelings away and it is likely we can feel that as a response from our body signaling to us we are feeling overwhelmed.
That's your minds way of trying to block yourself mentally from feeling mental pain. But it also blocks out other feelings as well. This happens when bad events take place where you just are not able to handle it.
If you're feeling numb, I would recommend to take a little bit of time to be introspective and think about what could be causing you to feel this way. Have you recently had any major life changes? Is there anything you're worried about? If you're feeling numb for no apparent reason then I'd recommend to seek professional help. Feeling numb all of the time is a terrible thing to have to go through, and there are professionals who are there to help. Feeling numb or empty can be a sign of a mental illness such as Clinical Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, etc. There are treatment options available if that's the case.
Anonymous
December 20th, 2015 5:15am
Numbness can occur in depression (Anhedonia), Schizophrenia (During negative phases), PTSD and a variety of other conditions dependant on a number of factors. Numbness can also be caused by over use of certain perscribed and over the counter medications, illegal drugs or a combination of both.
You could feel numb all the time if you are bipolar and are at baseline. You could also feel numb, if you have disassociated yourself.
This could be a sign of depression. Sometimes instead of just being sad it's common for people who are depressed to end up feeling numb or just not finding enjoyment in anything anymore.
Anonymous
June 18th, 2015 7:47pm
You can often feel numb due to experiences and stress. Feeling numb can effect different people differently and the best thing to do is try and relax.
Numbness is a condition that arises when your emotions have been deadened either purposefully or unintentionally. This can be due to traumatic experiences in your life, or an accumulation of stress-related activities that are emotionally-draining.
I find when am overwhelmed or feeling to many things at once my body automatically goes into shut down mode and I don't feel much of anything which can be dangerous if you don't feel anything you can end up in a dangerous situation and not realise it
It is hard to figure out"why" but to feel happy instead of numb, go do things you find thrilling or enjoyable! Spend time with friends and family, work on hobbies...etc.
Anonymous
June 19th, 2015 4:43pm
The main reasons are usually things like mental disorders and such. Though depression is a common cause of this, another cause would be dissociation disorders such as depersonalisation.
People feel numb when they are disconnected from their feelings. It is a defense mechanism to dealing with emotion. They are unable or unwilling to process these emotions, so they block them out. This is where the "numbness" comes in. But feeling numb is still a feeling. The appropriate word is apathy.
Anonymous
June 19th, 2015 4:00pm
Maybe you're in a situation with too much stress, or strong feelings. The numbness can be a way to protect yourself from being overwhelmed. There can be other reasons, like effect of drugs or a part of other mental illness. Sometimes the numbness can be a disorder of itself, if it comes back or if it never leave you. Then it's called depersonalization disorder.
Anonymous
July 25th, 2015 6:11pm
because your body is reacting to the way you feel, and if your depressed a lot, or have anxiety, then your body will numb up and feel, sad basically.
This is a question you can only answer yourself. Numbness can be caused through a number of ways but what's important is working out and decided for yourself what has caused this. Start from there and work to reverse this feeling; life is for living.
Anonymous
August 6th, 2015 9:52am
if it's a physical condition, I recommend you visit your family physician. If its an emotion, it could be you are too used to something so that you don't feel anything towards it anymore. Familiarity breeds contempt.
Both physical and emotional numbness can be frightening, and there are a variety of health conditions that can cause those experiences. They may also be caused by nothing more than anxiety.It's difficult to imagine that anxiety is the cause, but anxiety can have a profound effect on your body and mind. (http://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/numb-feeling)
You're not alone in this. A lot of people feel this way all the time. Do you have people who care about you in your life? Are you enjoying life? I used to feel numb, because I wasn't happy in life.
Anonymous
August 6th, 2015 8:49pm
It could be due to depression or other mental health problems. It's likely that you could seek help from a health care professional. I understand what you are going through.
Anonymous
August 6th, 2015 4:21pm
I suppose there might be certain medical reasons behind 'feeling numb', but for me disconnecting my mind from the present moment and environment can make me feel that way. It is mind's nature to leap ahead or fall back, but we've to constantly retrain it to bring it back to the present, and feel every passing moment with a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation.
Anonymous
July 25th, 2015 3:24am
That's your mind and body trying to deal with unresolved issues that are bothering you. It is completely normal.
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