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I'm emotionally numb, scared i can't feel anything. Can I even still feel love? Im scared ive forgotten how it feels....i feel like im going crazy

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Lindsey14

Im scared when i say i love you to my mom i dont mean it, it scares me

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enigmaticide

Has anyone suggested that some of these mental and/or emotional states could stem from physiological causes. Your bio stated that you were 19 years of age; it's entirely likely that your emotional state is in flux because literally everything else about you is in flux. You're still growing. You're mind questions things and that's healthy. At such a tender age you shouldn't expect to understand everything, even about yourself. As far as understanding things like "love" there are people that die of old age before understanding love.

What do I mean by all this? Simply, you need to relax and accept that there's a lot you don't understand and THAT'S O.K. You're gonna have an entire lifetime to figure it out.

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SushiMonster

You still have love in your heart. I feel this sometimes too. I found this video extremely helpful: youtube.com/watch?v=o79_gmO... Hope it helps you :) Be Kind to yourself. It will be OK.

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Lindsey14

Thank you so so much❤❤

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mvillarreal

Emotional numbness could be a sign of depression or emotional dissociation. Do you think you might be depressed? Also, if you have been through anything traumatic, emotional dissociation, the shutting off of all emotions both positive and negative, could be the brain's way of protecting itself from more painful emotions. In this case, it might be helpful to do some kind of therapy to help you process through the trauma. Hope you start to feel better soon and can know that there is, and will always be, love inside you.

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Lindsey14 in reply tomvillarreal

The only trauma i can think of,is a dog attack when i was 8

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Lindsey14 in reply tomvillarreal

Yep definitely have depression

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mvillarreal in reply toLindsey14

Do you take medication for it?

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Lindsey14 in reply tomvillarreal

Yep don't think it helps

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mvillarreal in reply toLindsey14

Have you talked to your psychiatrist about that? If it doesn't work for you, he/she/they might be able to make a medication change that will suit you better. What are you taking right now?

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Lindsey14 in reply tomvillarreal

Currently on citalopram

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mvillarreal in reply toLindsey14

And that doesn't seem to be working? I take sertraline, and that helps me a lot! Maybe you could talk with your doctor about trying a new medication?

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Brettarcher

Possibly your at a very low point right now!

i feel similar. When youre so low its very difficult to see light at end of te tunnel or remember better times, or

Maybe because? according to the picture! youre a horse

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Survivor4Ever

I feel numb at times and don’t know what to do. But I’ve noticed it passes at times. And when I start doing other things my feelings start to connect like dots . Like reading a book, listening to a podcast, going for a walk, organizing your closet/bedroom or painting, making a list of your strengths and personality traits you like about yourself. I google list or go on Pinterest for words, journal, gratitude list, etc...Hope that helps

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