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Originally Posted by Standup2me
Can anyone relate?
I should be angry because bf is picking at me for my weight again
I should be sad because my friend committed sui
I should be happy because I was not laid off last week
I'm numb
Can anyone relate to this?
I don't even know who to talk to about this?
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Beware The Should.
Yes, I can relate. Often because:
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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
...It might also signify an underlying sense of emotional overwhelm, a defense mechanism, where we feel, even subconsciously, as though we just cannot allow everything to "register" on a level where we will have further emotional reactions just now, even if said reactions are normal and warranted.
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Well described. This happens a lot for me.
Do you have any theories, Standup2me? Could it be something like this? I often find it's most likely when things are hitting from multiple directions.
Sending good thoughts.
