[bdog212]

I feel as if I'm just "blah" when it comes to emotions. It's not that I'm depressed I just struggle to relate to others when it comes to emotions. Like when others are happy, I'll laugh or smile but not because I feel like it, I just feel like its the appropriate response. Some times it makes me feel super awkward. It's almost as if I'm distant. I really don't know how to describe it. Anyone else feel this way? I know I can't be the only one. Or maybe I am...

[Artchic528]

Apparently, I am this way too. Doesn't mean I am any less of a person, just means I can't connect.

[seesaw]

bdog, I know how you feel. I think it is related to the depression. Sometimes I just feel numb and I just respond the way that seems appropriate to cover up that I don't really feel like any response at all. I'm sorry you are feeling this way. I don't know how to address it but I do understand.

((HUGS))

Seesaw

[catynes]

I'm the same way actually, I was wondering who felt like this. It happens in times of stress for me, I just have trouble truly feeling my emotions, like I put up a glass wall between me and feeling the severity of my emotions. I think it's a coping technique I evoloved, but just cuz it helps keep me feeling negative, I have difficulty connecting my positive emotions like love and self-awareness. I'm not depressed either (don't think anywho ) but I'm guilty of appropriately responding. I know it's how I feel, I just can't feel the weight of it, and it's very frustrating. Relate?