Emotional Flatlining. What is it?
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Date: 2023-08-20
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Ronald
Don't stop doing things you loved doing before, so you're ready for when your feelings return. Give them something to grab hold of.
I also noticed that I'm not completely insensitive. I am numb, but experience feelings when triggered by something substantial like a dispute or shocking event. It's like the threshold has moved inwards, and mondaine shallow triggers like favorite food and music leave me unaffected. It's like my body protects me from unnecessary disturbances, be it negative or positive. Maybe it's too much to handle at the time. Maybe my head is too cluttered.
A non threatening lifestyle and home make you feel at ease, providing enough room to slowly open up and reconnect. But conflicts hook you back up also. No need to turn into a Karen, but holding your ground is a good start. If you prove a good guardian, your feelings may come out again. See your feelings as a different entity, like a child that needs your protection.
If you're married, and the conflicts within your own home prevent you from opening up, sleep separately.
It's very easy to avoid any conflicts when the outcome doesn't bother you anymore (because you're numb, but it's worth the extra effort.
You can choose to detach yourself in times of hardship, or your body makes that decision. But you can also switch yourself on again, if the coast is clear. Baby steps, small achievements like finishing those chores you postponed. I'm sure you can think of something.
Make a to do list, plan an activity for every next day. Clear your head of all those things, and get back in the saddle if you truly desire so. It's up to you.
TLDR;
Pick a fight in any comment section (9/11, politics, and soon you'll discover whether you're completely insensitive and unaffected by the discussion, or just deliberately shielding yourself from any disturbance by avoidance; )
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Don't stop doing things you loved doing before, so you're ready for when your feelings return. Give them something to grab hold of.
I also noticed that I'm not completely insensitive. I am numb, but experience feelings when triggered by something substantial like a dispute or shocking event. It's like the threshold has moved inwards, and mondaine shallow triggers like favorite food and music leave me unaffected. It's like my body protects me from unnecessary disturbances, be it negative or positive. Maybe it's too much to handle at the time. Maybe my head is too cluttered.
A non threatening lifestyle and home make you feel at ease, providing enough room to slowly open up and reconnect. But conflicts hook you back up also. No need to turn into a Karen, but holding your ground is a good start. If you prove a good guardian, your feelings may come out again. See your feelings as a different entity, like a child that needs your protection.
If you're married, and the conflicts within your own home prevent you from opening up, sleep separately.
It's very easy to avoid any conflicts when the outcome doesn't bother you anymore (because you're numb, but it's worth the extra effort.
You can choose to detach yourself in times of hardship, or your body makes that decision. But you can also switch yourself on again, if the coast is clear. Baby steps, small achievements like finishing those chores you postponed. I'm sure you can think of something.
Make a to do list, plan an activity for every next day. Clear your head of all those things, and get back in the saddle if you truly desire so. It's up to you.
TLDR;
Pick a fight in any comment section (9/11, politics, and soon you'll discover whether you're completely insensitive and unaffected by the discussion, or just deliberately shielding yourself from any disturbance by avoidance; )
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Johnny
Ex-depressive person here, I have read some comments about depression and, kinda obvious but, my experience with depression was exactly the same with other people, I often didn't like to draw anymore, something I was literally addicted at.
How did you get out of it? you may ask. Well, this is my case, and I really doubt it will work with everyone, hell, with majority of people I guess.
I got out of it because I kept trying new things that brought me joy while trying to motivate myself, and obviously I did therapy yes. Nowadays, sports are basically my base-step for my mood, I literally love being out of gas and I love football, but it might be because I'm South American, idk. Basically what I did is, have something you have great, great joy of doing or seeing, it doesn't need to be something big, nor do you need alot of reasons. You just need a step at the mountain, you just need a breath of fresh air, you just need one single reason. Might be one and only, but it's enough to remember that's worth living and keep trying.
Again, this is my experience, may not work with everyone.
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Ex-depressive person here, I have read some comments about depression and, kinda obvious but, my experience with depression was exactly the same with other people, I often didn't like to draw anymore, something I was literally addicted at.
How did you get out of it? you may ask. Well, this is my case, and I really doubt it will work with everyone, hell, with majority of people I guess.
I got out of it because I kept trying new things that brought me joy while trying to motivate myself, and obviously I did therapy yes. Nowadays, sports are basically my base-step for my mood, I literally love being out of gas and I love football, but it might be because I'm South American, idk. Basically what I did is, have something you have great, great joy of doing or seeing, it doesn't need to be something big, nor do you need alot of reasons. You just need a step at the mountain, you just need a breath of fresh air, you just need one single reason. Might be one and only, but it's enough to remember that's worth living and keep trying.
Again, this is my experience, may not work with everyone.
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Askarvi
Good luck to anyone out there who is struggling and please remember that therapy is the way to go, use a crutch only if you feel its too difficult without it. Just as a slight reaction to the treatment for this. Antidepressants are not a cure, and they should not be confused for one. They often cause difficult side effects. Dont use them if you dont need them. In many countries theyre also profitable so never forget that it isnt a cure in the best case its a crutch, sometimes it even makes it worse. They are there for patients who cant perform the necessary tasks to recover or who cant function in life without them. There is no quick fix for this sort of condition so please dont settle for taking a pill. The big buck should always be on the therapy. The crutch, if needed, should be there when you cant perform the tasks needed to complete the therapy without them.
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Good luck to anyone out there who is struggling and please remember that therapy is the way to go, use a crutch only if you feel its too difficult without it. Just as a slight reaction to the treatment for this. Antidepressants are not a cure, and they should not be confused for one. They often cause difficult side effects. Dont use them if you dont need them. In many countries theyre also profitable so never forget that it isnt a cure in the best case its a crutch, sometimes it even makes it worse. They are there for patients who cant perform the necessary tasks to recover or who cant function in life without them. There is no quick fix for this sort of condition so please dont settle for taking a pill. The big buck should always be on the therapy. The crutch, if needed, should be there when you cant perform the tasks needed to complete the therapy without them.
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Chitra
I don't remember when was the last time I enjoyed or felt happy or pleasure doing something that I used to like. I have stop listening to music with words. I only listen to instrumental music. I stop watching tv, I don't enjoy eating. I only eat when I feel hungry. Because of pandemic we all had to withdraw from socializing. I took advantage of that and stop socializing. Sometimes because of my family I do go to small get together but I feel so tried and exhausted after I come home. I am an introvert which doesn't help me with my depression and anxiety at all. I don't enjoy anything anymore. I feel so empty.
Watching this video I am thinking should I ask my doctor about anhedonia? I may not have it but it doesn't hurt to know more details about it.
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I don't remember when was the last time I enjoyed or felt happy or pleasure doing something that I used to like. I have stop listening to music with words. I only listen to instrumental music. I stop watching tv, I don't enjoy eating. I only eat when I feel hungry. Because of pandemic we all had to withdraw from socializing. I took advantage of that and stop socializing. Sometimes because of my family I do go to small get together but I feel so tried and exhausted after I come home. I am an introvert which doesn't help me with my depression and anxiety at all. I don't enjoy anything anymore. I feel so empty.
Watching this video I am thinking should I ask my doctor about anhedonia? I may not have it but it doesn't hurt to know more details about it.
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lily
Really love that you ended the video saying that it is possible to feel again. I dealt with this for a lot of last year, but finally went to my family doc and was diagnosed with depression and got on an antidepressant a couple months ago. Guys. Life really really can get better. If I have a bad day now it is just one day, rather than feeling so convinced that nothing will ever get better and Im worthless and life is pointless. It is hard now to imagine how I dealt with feeling like I did before; the difference is so stark. I wish good things to everyone in the comments here, u can do it and it will get better and please dont be afraid or feel ashamed to get treatment! You deserve to have your brain chemistry be on your side.
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Really love that you ended the video saying that it is possible to feel again. I dealt with this for a lot of last year, but finally went to my family doc and was diagnosed with depression and got on an antidepressant a couple months ago. Guys. Life really really can get better. If I have a bad day now it is just one day, rather than feeling so convinced that nothing will ever get better and Im worthless and life is pointless. It is hard now to imagine how I dealt with feeling like I did before; the difference is so stark. I wish good things to everyone in the comments here, u can do it and it will get better and please dont be afraid or feel ashamed to get treatment! You deserve to have your brain chemistry be on your side.
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The
I have been dealing with mental health issues for a year and a half now, probably more. But a lot of the time i would atleast feel something, even if it js sadness or something. Recently i think im not feeling anything at times. Makes me feel empty and dead inside. I have tried some things that made me feel a bit better, but its still there. I love playing video games, getting lost in a story and have a personal and at times emotional experience with them, but recently it has started to become a mindless activity. I took a break and came back which made it better, but i dont know why am i slowly starting to feel mindless and empty these days.
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I have been dealing with mental health issues for a year and a half now, probably more. But a lot of the time i would atleast feel something, even if it js sadness or something. Recently i think im not feeling anything at times. Makes me feel empty and dead inside. I have tried some things that made me feel a bit better, but its still there. I love playing video games, getting lost in a story and have a personal and at times emotional experience with them, but recently it has started to become a mindless activity. I took a break and came back which made it better, but i dont know why am i slowly starting to feel mindless and empty these days.
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Mika
I've had severe adhedonia and a lack of motivation for the past 4 years. I've been begging doctors and psychologists for help this whole time, and they have done absolutely nothing. I just hear the same nonsense that I'm depressed from people over and over again despite the fact I don't have a single depression symptom other then the loss of interest/pleasure. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm no longer able to go to school, cook, clean or be in touch with people cause I have no motivation for any of that. I have no life left. I feel like for some people, there's just no hope in this world.
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I've had severe adhedonia and a lack of motivation for the past 4 years. I've been begging doctors and psychologists for help this whole time, and they have done absolutely nothing. I just hear the same nonsense that I'm depressed from people over and over again despite the fact I don't have a single depression symptom other then the loss of interest/pleasure. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm no longer able to go to school, cook, clean or be in touch with people cause I have no motivation for any of that. I have no life left. I feel like for some people, there's just no hope in this world.
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Ramez
I'm a friend of an emotionally numb best friend
I'm still holding onto him and supporting him although he isn't there for me when I need him, he doesn't enjoy the things we used to enjoy, he doesn't feel like the same person
But I love him too much to just leave him, I'm bearing it because I want to bear him
But what really frustrates me, is that I don't seem to have an effect on him.
Is my support any helpful?
Does any emotionally numb person in this comment section care if someone truly loves them or care for them?
Does it help your case or is it pointless.
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I'm a friend of an emotionally numb best friend
I'm still holding onto him and supporting him although he isn't there for me when I need him, he doesn't enjoy the things we used to enjoy, he doesn't feel like the same person
But I love him too much to just leave him, I'm bearing it because I want to bear him
But what really frustrates me, is that I don't seem to have an effect on him.
Is my support any helpful?
Does any emotionally numb person in this comment section care if someone truly loves them or care for them?
Does it help your case or is it pointless.
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NerdSpice
Having anhedonia generally made me objective and have more accomplishments because I can focus on my goals/target without being distracted by emotions. The only downside is sometimes, it's hard to pass time. Like you open spotify and there's no song that interests you. You open YT and no video catches your attention. You think of the stuff you used to enjoy to kill time, but you don't feel like doing them not because you're bored but because you simply don't like it. And there goes your mini anxiety on how you will kill time.
My experience.
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Having anhedonia generally made me objective and have more accomplishments because I can focus on my goals/target without being distracted by emotions. The only downside is sometimes, it's hard to pass time. Like you open spotify and there's no song that interests you. You open YT and no video catches your attention. You think of the stuff you used to enjoy to kill time, but you don't feel like doing them not because you're bored but because you simply don't like it. And there goes your mini anxiety on how you will kill time.
My experience.
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SchnitzelBerry
I was on one of the most terrifying rollercoasters yesterday, I didn't scream. I just didn't care. When I was upside down above the ground, who knows how high up, I thought I'd die. I didn't care. When I got off, I didn't care when my school left me alone and lost in the park. I didn't care when my friends betrayed me. It's really nothing new. I wanna live and do great things but now I'm not really scared to die. Nothing scares me anymore and for a long time, I just realized that it nothing ever did.
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I was on one of the most terrifying rollercoasters yesterday, I didn't scream. I just didn't care. When I was upside down above the ground, who knows how high up, I thought I'd die. I didn't care. When I got off, I didn't care when my school left me alone and lost in the park. I didn't care when my friends betrayed me. It's really nothing new. I wanna live and do great things but now I'm not really scared to die. Nothing scares me anymore and for a long time, I just realized that it nothing ever did.
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Mizuki
when i was a little kid i always wanted to not feel emotion bc i hated it sm and now that i actually cant feel emotion i hate it i have no energy my life feels like a dream but i always pretend to be happy but when i dont everyone thinks im ungreatful everything i thought i liked just turned out to feel like a chore and now i dont even know who i am i literally cant even remember anything at all no matter if it was something in my childhood years ago or what i did yesterday i feel completely lost
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when i was a little kid i always wanted to not feel emotion bc i hated it sm and now that i actually cant feel emotion i hate it i have no energy my life feels like a dream but i always pretend to be happy but when i dont everyone thinks im ungreatful everything i thought i liked just turned out to feel like a chore and now i dont even know who i am i literally cant even remember anything at all no matter if it was something in my childhood years ago or what i did yesterday i feel completely lost
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Victoria
Can you please make a video on the topic trust issues with other individuals including having trust issues with oneself? I have been removing myself from people that have tendencies to make plans with me and at the last minute break plans only to get pissed off at the person who made plans with you initially and all of a sudden in your mind you're like f people and their lame ass lies! And you don't want to associate yourself with anyone who is around you
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Can you please make a video on the topic trust issues with other individuals including having trust issues with oneself? I have been removing myself from people that have tendencies to make plans with me and at the last minute break plans only to get pissed off at the person who made plans with you initially and all of a sudden in your mind you're like f people and their lame ass lies! And you don't want to associate yourself with anyone who is around you
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john
Is not wanting to feel again connected? Not wanting the chaos of all those emotions, good or bad. Say you've gone so long with this numbness that its become comfortable, and your only reason for being is a sense of obligation: to work and the deadline and the people counting on you, to the household you are a part of and the income you provide and the chores you do to keep things running smoothly. Could that be anhedonia or something else?
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Is not wanting to feel again connected? Not wanting the chaos of all those emotions, good or bad. Say you've gone so long with this numbness that its become comfortable, and your only reason for being is a sense of obligation: to work and the deadline and the people counting on you, to the household you are a part of and the income you provide and the chores you do to keep things running smoothly. Could that be anhedonia or something else?
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Deepti
Hey Psyh2Go, can you give me some more tip on how to treat Anedonia? I'm a college student and I live in a hostel. One of my roomates had a disheartening past and one fine day she told me she has become numb to all sorts of situations whether it is a happy or sad one and I really really want to snap her out of it. Could you share some of tips on how to reduce the impact of Anedonia pls? I'd be very grateful if you share some. Love you.
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Hey Psyh2Go, can you give me some more tip on how to treat Anedonia? I'm a college student and I live in a hostel. One of my roomates had a disheartening past and one fine day she told me she has become numb to all sorts of situations whether it is a happy or sad one and I really really want to snap her out of it. Could you share some of tips on how to reduce the impact of Anedonia pls? I'd be very grateful if you share some. Love you.
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Ku
this is the first signal of depression for me. i went thru this for a couple years with faking enthusiasm, smiling and even happiness. i get worse by day then until i withdrew from everything and even my degree. i just cant meet everyone now. seek help when you already feeling all of these. find someone to talk about it whos willing to hear and push yourself to express it. dont make my mistake. it hurts.
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this is the first signal of depression for me. i went thru this for a couple years with faking enthusiasm, smiling and even happiness. i get worse by day then until i withdrew from everything and even my degree. i just cant meet everyone now. seek help when you already feeling all of these. find someone to talk about it whos willing to hear and push yourself to express it. dont make my mistake. it hurts.
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Sobia
Wow! I was able to learn a few things I didnt even know what that word meant
But as I started listening to the video I realize thats how I am I have no interest in anything I used to love to clean and decorate my home I still keep it clean but I dont have no interest in decorating and doing yardwork even going to the movies I have to think about it over and over and I always talk myself out of it
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Wow! I was able to learn a few things I didnt even know what that word meant
But as I started listening to the video I realize thats how I am I have no interest in anything I used to love to clean and decorate my home I still keep it clean but I dont have no interest in decorating and doing yardwork even going to the movies I have to think about it over and over and I always talk myself out of it
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Cinnamon
I would not say this is exactly what happens to me, but socially I have always felt numb. I dont really enjoy interacting with people; it is an obligation and I constantly fake my emotions and reactions with them, so they dont feel bad. Because it always feels like acting, it is also very tiring. I dont care about belonging but it requires a lot of effort to make it seem like I do.
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I would not say this is exactly what happens to me, but socially I have always felt numb. I dont really enjoy interacting with people; it is an obligation and I constantly fake my emotions and reactions with them, so they dont feel bad. Because it always feels like acting, it is also very tiring. I dont care about belonging but it requires a lot of effort to make it seem like I do.
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Fruity
Something awful happened yesterday and I wasnt affected and my friend could have died but my brain didnt react. No tears, no crying, nothing. It was like there was nothing there, or I was detached. Its like the opposite of me when I was a kid. I need something in the middle. Not crying every time someone yells, but not having no emotion when my friend tries to commit.
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Something awful happened yesterday and I wasnt affected and my friend could have died but my brain didnt react. No tears, no crying, nothing. It was like there was nothing there, or I was detached. Its like the opposite of me when I was a kid. I need something in the middle. Not crying every time someone yells, but not having no emotion when my friend tries to commit.
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Syrath
Losing the ability to feelto me the worst part is I know I should be concerned or worried but I cant feel. Usually doesnt last too long for me. Its often from going through a lot of emotions in a short period of time and that makes whatever part of my brain that has to do with emotions short circuit and stop functioning until it, for lack of a better word, reboots.
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Losing the ability to feelto me the worst part is I know I should be concerned or worried but I cant feel. Usually doesnt last too long for me. Its often from going through a lot of emotions in a short period of time and that makes whatever part of my brain that has to do with emotions short circuit and stop functioning until it, for lack of a better word, reboots.
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Sarcastic
i mean why you people make people look more specific because they just have mental illness well someone watching your video suffering anhedonia will going to hopeless. why you people don't show the positives well many people come to these type of videos with hope and you guys literally crush their hopes its harsh and it have negative impacts on people
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i mean why you people make people look more specific because they just have mental illness well someone watching your video suffering anhedonia will going to hopeless. why you people don't show the positives well many people come to these type of videos with hope and you guys literally crush their hopes its harsh and it have negative impacts on people
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Goofball
I went through a period of time where I felt empty and numb. I didnt care about anything and I just wanted to lie around and sleep all day. There would a few moments where I felt ok but most of the day I would be numb. However when I finally talked to someone and cried about the pain I was feeling inside, things started getting better.
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I went through a period of time where I felt empty and numb. I didnt care about anything and I just wanted to lie around and sleep all day. There would a few moments where I felt ok but most of the day I would be numb. However when I finally talked to someone and cried about the pain I was feeling inside, things started getting better.
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Lynmaylupitta
I just turned 30, i have a well paid job, my mom and dad are still alive, I have friends, but I don't really feel anything. I feel frozen and afraid that one of these days Im going to kill myself. I have thought about it but don't want to end like that. It's just so confusing
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I just turned 30, i have a well paid job, my mom and dad are still alive, I have friends, but I don't really feel anything. I feel frozen and afraid that one of these days Im going to kill myself. I have thought about it but don't want to end like that. It's just so confusing
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Jemen
I felt this suffering 'Emotional Flatlining'
Like I don't feel happy, motivated and just don't care about everything. It changes my mood everyday and it makes me unhealthy. No one can ever help me this suffering so that's why I push myself to be happy and feel motivated again.
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I felt this suffering 'Emotional Flatlining'
Like I don't feel happy, motivated and just don't care about everything. It changes my mood everyday and it makes me unhealthy. No one can ever help me this suffering so that's why I push myself to be happy and feel motivated again.
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Yuwii
Recently I've been feeling numb. I've stopped going on phone calls with my friends. I don't feel connected anymore with the things I enjoy or with ppl I've just felt numb. This video gave me answers that I've been looking for bc I've felt so dam afraid that this was just alone
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Recently I've been feeling numb. I've stopped going on phone calls with my friends. I don't feel connected anymore with the things I enjoy or with ppl I've just felt numb. This video gave me answers that I've been looking for bc I've felt so dam afraid that this was just alone
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Faded1
Is it possible to have selective flatlining? Ive struggled a lot with social isolation and depression, and now it feels like nothing makes me happy except spending time with others and socializing, which is manageable but not very practical for trying to live a normal life
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Is it possible to have selective flatlining? Ive struggled a lot with social isolation and depression, and now it feels like nothing makes me happy except spending time with others and socializing, which is manageable but not very practical for trying to live a normal life
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