Three takeaways
- Numbness can be one way the system limits overwhelming emotional intensity.
- Forcing a particular grief response to prove you cared.
- Using someone else’s emotional expression as the standard.
- Notice the numbness without demanding a feeling, and seek support if it becomes persistent or concerning.
Video transcript
You said: I feel numb and wonder if something is wrong with me. Numbness can be one way the system limits overwhelming emotional intensity. Forcing a particular grief response to prove you cared. Try this: Notice the numbness without demanding a feeling, and seek support if it becomes persistent or concerning.
