Psychic numbing
Psychic numbing is when we feel so overwhelmed or traumatized by something that we stop feeling or caring about anything else, even things that used to make us happy.
It's kind of like when you have a really bad stomachache and you can't even think about eating your favorite food because your tummy hurts so much.
Our brains have a way of protecting us from feeling too much pain or sadness, but sometimes this protection can go too far and we end up feeling nothing at all.
It's important to talk to someone if you're feeling like this, whether it's a parent, teacher, or therapist. They can help you work through your feelings and get back to feeling happy and connected to the world again.
It's kind of like when you have a really bad stomachache and you can't even think about eating your favorite food because your tummy hurts so much.
Our brains have a way of protecting us from feeling too much pain or sadness, but sometimes this protection can go too far and we end up feeling nothing at all.
It's important to talk to someone if you're feeling like this, whether it's a parent, teacher, or therapist. They can help you work through your feelings and get back to feeling happy and connected to the world again.