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Void State

BeyondDeath
BeyondDeath

I feel numb. Its mostly emotional numbness but physical a bit too. Uninterested, unmotivated, and a bit disconnected from reality. I sleep at night and when I fall asleep I keep waking up. My dreams are filled with inky blackness. I am in a state of overstimulation. Every drop of water, every meow from my cat, every sound from my husband enrages me. But when everything is silent, I feel nothing. Just.....nothing.

momewrath
momewrath
I know how you feel. Can you remember a time in your life that you didn't feel this way?
shadowlady
shadowlady
Oh, I'm so sorry. I understand and have been there countless times. Wonder if something traumatic has happened to cause this? If you need to talk, feel free. Do you take medication?
BeyondDeath
BeyondDeath
I have major clinical depression. Void states come and go sometimes. I am trying to cope without medication since its not as bad as it used to be. Nothing causes it - they just happen.
robotnik
robotnik
It sounds like a negative version of what some buddhists would call a very positive spiritual state. Their emptiness or void.
kam.needs.help
kam.needs.help
I completely understand. I am in one of those states constantly. Something that helps me is finding something to ground myself. I get that you are completely unmotivated to do anything but if you find one thing to ground yourself. Talk it out with someone and breath.
eli_mom
eli_mom
I'm so sorry that you feel this way.

According to an article, emotional numbness is a result of depression and anxiety or could be a side effect of some medications. For some people, they experience the invisible barrier to join people. They isolate themselves.
Emotional numbness can be treated by a therapist. Try to discuss this with your therapist and I hope you will get better soon. I will be praying for you. Keep us posted, God bless.