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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967
I wish I was more emotionally numb or felt things less. I'm a highly sensitive person and my emotions cause me much pain. As to whether being emotionally numb is a good or bad thing, I don't know but I'd be happy to try that out. Best wishes.
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Yeah, I'm usually emotionally distant from people and I'm not good with feelings or connecting with people. While I often keep myself distracted so I can't feel, I also am a more logical person at heart who prefers to have a lot of alone time and do things based on cold logic instead of emotions.
I've been told by more than one person that being this way isn't healthy. Additionally, I've read multiple articles from mental health professionals as well as some posts in the CEN and PTSD forums here about how people who are like this are "broken" and need therapy or whatever, but I disagree with such assessments and I was merely explaining why.
I made this thread because I am genuinely curious as to what others might think, especially those who might have an opposing viewpoint.