The Hidden Struggle Behind Numbness
While some individuals come to therapy overwhelmed by intense emotions, others arrive with the opposite problem: emotional detachment. They describe feeling numb, disconnected, or emotionally flat—even during situations where strong feelings might be expected.
This kind of emotional disconnection is rarely accidental. Often, it’s a highly developed defense mechanism that has served to protect individuals from overwhelming pain, trauma, or chronic stress. But over time, emotional detachment can limit relationships, stunt personal growth, and lead to deep dissatisfaction with life. Programs that offer individualized care, like working with a therapist in New York NY, help clients safely explore and gently undo these patterns of disconnection.
Why Emotional Detachment Develops
Emotional detachment often emerges as a survival response to overwhelming experiences:
