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What causes someone to become emotionally numb?

For the past year I have barely felt anything. No real sadness or happiness, just a flat grey feeling. I used to feel things deeply. What causes emotional numbness and how do you get your feelings back?
depression mental health emotional numbness dissociation
L lucas_moore 16 February 2026
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Emotional numbness is often the brain's response to prolonged stress or trauma. It's a protective mechanism. The feelings are there but blocked.
X xavier_cook 20 February 2026
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Physical activity, especially intense exercise, can help break through emotional numbness. The body and mind are deeply connected.
S skylar_rivera 19 February 2026