[RockMaterial]

I know this is supposed to be all about coping with your emotions...but what if you just feel numb or non-existent inside? I'm sure it's really an emotion, probably the lack of emotion in my opinion, but how do you deal with it? Do you tell a white lie when people ask how you're doing or are you straight with them?

[gnat]

Personally I don't tell people the truth as I think when people ask, "How are you?" they don't really want to know. For most this greeting is no more than a cultural expectation. Sometimes when I'm bored I'll answer with something like, "I'm dead inside" when an unsuspecting cashier asks how I am. It's funny because most ignore it, but once in a while someone will just about panic. It's a cruel hobby, but i enjoy it.

With my closest of friends I will tell them something like, "I'm in a rotten mood," if they ask when I'm having one of my moments, but i don't get into depth with them. I probably should. I'm a total nutcase.

[gayleggg]

Have you seen a professional? Sounds like you could be depressed. I know I sometimes feel that way when I'm in on of my depressive moods.
Gayle

[shaggydoo]

I would tell people how you truly feel according to how close they are to you. To a total stranger, just be vague. To your close friends and family, tell them how you really feel. They may have a good ear to listen or thoughts on how to help. Maybe someone has been there before and really does understand