Feeling numb is still a feeling

Some people do not feel sad or afraid. They feel nothing. Food has little taste, conversations pass by, and days blur. Numbness is not proof that you are cold or ungrateful. It is often the mind protecting itself after too much.

Notice without forcing a feeling

You do not have to make yourself cry or feel the right thing. Start smaller. Notice one sensation: the temperature of water on your hands, the weight of a chair, the sound outside. If a feeling shows up, let it be brief. If it does not, that is information too.

Stay linked to one person

Numbness grows in isolation. Send one honest message, sit with someone while you eat, or tell a trusted person, I am here, but I feel far away. You do not need a long explanation.

If the numbness has lasted for days, or you feel detached from people you love, call CIPUH at 2919-9000. A First Listener can sit with you in that quiet and help you find a way back.