Question 1

please tell me what causes emotional numbness?

Accepted Answer

Often emotional: Numbness starts following a loss or trauma, processing this experience in therapy should help overcome the numbness. If this has been a lifelong numbness it may take longer in therapy to discover the reasons for it. Either way find a good therapist and start learning how to express your feelings.

Question 2

will emotional numbness caused by grief go away on its own?

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: Life often sends us challenges we do not have the skill set to master. A bad appendix leads most to their doc. Emotional issues often need the aid of specially trained guidance for recovery but many don't consider it. I would find a life coach/therapist to learn skills needed to move through grief. Your doc should know what's available locally.

Question 3

could porn damage the brain and cause emotional numbness?

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Why do you ask?: There a fair amount of refereed medical literature on the response to erotica, including levels of neurotransmitters, but nothing whatever to suggest that the brain itself is damaged. Almost all men look at images, and most lose interest soon as it's a dead-end -- the perfect bodies and fantasy situations aren't the real, true love that is what we know we really want.

Question 4

how do i stop emotional numbness caused by ssri used? i have only been on one for 7 weeks and am currently tapering off 25 mgs of zoloft (sertraline).

Accepted Answer

Emotional numbness?: Some people feel detached from their emotions when on ssri's, but not all do.  Emotional numbness can also come with depression, ptsd, dissociative disorders, drug use, and even some psychoses, etc.  Please talk with your doctor about what you're experiencing.  If it's related to zoloft (sertraline) and not to your primary condition, it will dissipate when zoloft (sertraline) is stopped.  You'll be back at square 1, tho'.

Question 5

how should i cure my emotional numbness?

Accepted Answer

Usually PTSD: I would recommend that you see a psychotherapist that specializes in the treatment of post traumatic  stress disorder and begin work on the underlying thoughts that reinforce the lack of emotion. Best wishes. Please have a happy healthy and safe holiday season.

Question 6

i'm wondering how to cure emotional numbness?

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It depends: Emotional numbness can result from many potential causes including medication or drug use, psychotic disorders, depression, dissociation, ptsd, etc.   An evaluation is needed to determine the problem before recommending ways to cure it.  You could consult a psychologist or psychiatrist to get started.

Question 7

i was just wondering how can i cure my emotional numbness?

Accepted Answer

Emotions: Some aspect of your life has probably caused you to numb your emotions, often this happens when we are scared to feel after a hurtful situation. Confide in a friend who can  help you uncover the source of your emotional deadness. Best.

Question 8

can you tell me what it mean when emotional numbness begins to become physical?

Accepted Answer

Often emotional: Numbness starts following a loss or trauma, processing this experience in therapy should help overcome the numbness. Left untreated the numbness may spread leading to an inability to cope with or feel things you would enjoy like happiness or joy leading to depression and reduced energy thereby entering into the physical domain.

Question 9

how does someone get over emotional numbness?

Accepted Answer

When did it start?: If it started following a loss or trauma, processing this experience in therapy should help overcome the numbness. If this has been a lifelong numbness it may take longer in therapy to discover the reasons for it. Either way find a good therapist and start learning how to express your feelings.

Question 10

how do you cure emotional numbness in elderly perosn?

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???: I'm not sure you do.  It depends on what's causing the "numbness" -- or if it's truly numbness at all.  Depression, stroke, and dementia, etc are all possible reasons for "numbness", and they have different treatments.  Please consult your doctor for an evaluation and suggestions.

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