Anyone ever hurt so bad emotionally that you are numb?

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I think it might help to see emotionally numb as a bank account when it is negative. So many withdrawls have been made with no deposits and not it is way past empty. When things in our lives hurt to deeply we subconciously flip the switch to off. We just cannot take one more feeling. But as others have said, time heals. You will slowly begin to open that door and let emotions through. Even when the door is open, you will have days that seem overwhelming; but that is all they are, days. You will get through them with the help of those you are close too. Never shut everyone in your life out, you need those connections of different levels to help you heal. It does get easier, never gone, but easier to cope with.

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CrossEyedMary	Posted Sep 15th, 2009 at 12:47PM Yes, it happened to me. But the old saying is, "time heals all wounds", and I found that to be true. You do eventually learn to move on and live and feel again. Rated: +3Vote for this!
SummerWind18	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 11:03AM yes. That is not odd, it happens and is normal. Rated: +2Vote for this!
Impulsive	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 11:03AM yes.....happened more than once :( Rated: +2Vote for this!
Creamsicle	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 11:12AM Yup.... but with time, it wears off and you'll be able to feel again. :) Rated: +2Vote for this!
shugabooga	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 10:41AM oh yes. the first three months that i lived in new york i was numb from grief and doubt about leaving atlanta. then i was numb from hurt the first time my boyfriend attacked me physically and numb a few mpnths later when i had him arrested for abuse. i'm better now! so much happier and safe! but very much on guard about dating.... Rated: +2Vote for this!
laceset	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 11:04AM yes, It's the only way to deal with the bullshit! Rated: +2Vote for this!
Honir	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 11:45AM Yes, the advantages of numbness are recklessness. If you get stagnated by fear, this can be used beneficially. Also, an appreciation of any hurt which lets you still feel connected. Realizing when you haven't lost that can be a revelation. Rated: +2Vote for this!
Intruderlvr	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 10:35AM yep... that can happen, not now but years ago. Rated: +1Vote for this!
trixiegirl	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 10:30AM Oh yeah, life itself seemed like a chore. it wasn't pretty. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Shellfinder	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 10:44AM Yes, on a number of occasions when I was young and when I am older. Its been said "When we walk in our own passion, we walk on holy ground" Rated: +1Vote for this!
Asevan	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 11:04AM Yes, and I still am. Working on it... =/ Rated: +1Vote for this!
Cynical1	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 11:28AM I'm going through that know. I fear I will emotionally disconnect from those who mean most to me even though they are not the source of the pain. Rated: +1Vote for this!
virtuous80	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 11:31AM that's strange, i was going to post that question since i am going through that, seems i am not the only one. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Missy14	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 11:49AM yeah, i don't really know what to do next after that. Rated: +1Vote for this!
KinzieGirl	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 1:44PM You should read this post... http://www.experienceproject.com/uw.php When my son died, there was nothing but pain... and then there was nothing. Then the anger, the denial, then the bargaining, then the depression, and finally the acceptance. Everyone says that time will heal, and it will, but sometimes it's hard to even accept the fact that the sun is still rising at all and people are still going on and things have not stopped to give you time to heal and start feeling again. When the feelings start again, do not hold back, let it all go out loud, that will make it all start to move along again. Hang in there, eventually you will find a blessing, even in the pain. Rated: +1Vote for this!
hatentx	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 4:36PM Yep I was that way after my divorce. I was in Iraq and told my wife at the time I would be getting home in a couple weeks when she told me that I needed to find another place to live. I found my bank account empty, no one to pick me up from the plane and later found out she had rake up 10k in cedit cards in my name as well as had a boyfriend that was 20 years older than her about 2 months after I first left. Numb was an understanment. It took about a year before I cared about alot of things again and decided to start looking to date again as well. Rated: +1Vote for this!
rusted	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 5:32PM yes, it's part of being human Rated: +1Vote for this!
tetrahydrolsoquln oline	Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 6:46PM yes..I've felt numb for awhile..i need that spark to get my back to life. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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