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Running away from being human

ajan88
ajan88

Hi , I'm 30 years old guy..i had a panic attack 3 moths ago ever since then i became emotionally numb..i don't know what I'm going through..i felt like I'm loosing everything..i lost my emotions..it's like I'm running away from my emotions...I'm running away from being human..my doctor said that that I've been depressed following this incident..is it normal to became emotionally numb following a panic attack..i don't know whether I'm having major depression or not.please anyone help me.6e75ffb38be3a147996289cf5f9f2f1a82c99882.png

Justitia
Justitia
Hey! Everyone experiences things differently. It totally makes sense that you would go numb after this. It's a defense mechanism. "normal" doesn't really exist lol. :p Your reaction is totally expected though and it often happens... so I guess you could call that "normal":..
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Yeah, I'm not a doctor, but I would think so. Here's a doctor who would know, Pete Walker. I got introduced to him when I came here to DS PTSD, and I go back to him a lot for stuff like this.
http://www.pete-walker.com/fAQsComplexPTSD.html
looney1
looney1
Ajan would you like to tell us more about what brings you here? There is a wealth of support here.
fight2overcome
fight2overcome
ajan88,

Everyone is different, but it would be possible to shut down after having a panic attack. I've struggled with anxiety and what helps me is speaking with a professional. I personally like a counselor that understands faith as well. That way I'm working on mental and deeper issues. Does that make sense? Have you considered a counselor? Blessings,
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome Ajan……. I tend to shutdown as well....

. It's great that you're now working with a doctor and I'm glad that you've found us

DS is a good site with great people..... Gentle hug.....xo
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