I've had this feeling a number of times over the last 6 months. It's been so hard to connect with anyone and to gain control back over my life. However, I'm trying to be more conscious of it when it happens and can bring myself back more quickly. I try to do some breathing exercises or do something to relax me, but there are times when it just becomes too much. I'm currently not on any medication, but sometimes I wonder if that would make things a little easier. I'm not against it, but I keep thinking I can do this on my own...it will get better. I was taking citalopram awhile back , but by the end of it, I just kept feeling numb. I had no awareness of my feelings.