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Originally Posted by Só leigheas
So, I want to talk about this because I didn't learn until today that this was common in sufferers of PTSD.
It's like, I learn something upsetting or even start to feel my mind wander over to something that should be distressing; still I find my emotions limited and restricted. I turn into a computer and simply analyze that something's wrong and then avoid the issue. All of this without feeling much, if anything.
Does anyone else experience this? If so, when does it happen for you? What triggers it?
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I think your answer is in your post. "Avoid" = Avoidance= not working through something that blocks you from feeling emotions. Most of the time I'm the same way, just emotionally and physically numb to upsets. Just walk off and go to bed for the most part. To avoid the situation. Look up avoidance and see if this fits. Most of my life behaviors are avoidance behaviors.
I can't remember, are you seeing a therapist? If so this would be a good thing to bring up to him/her.