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Numbing includes feeling robotic or on “automatic pilot” – disconnected from feelings and from vitality, which is replaced by a sense of deadness. Symptoms of numbing/avoidance include loss of interest in life and other people, hopelessness, isolation, avoidance of thoughts and feelings associated with the traumatic event, feeling detached and estranged from others, withdrawal, depression, and emotional anesthesia. Preoccupation with avoiding trauma or feelings and thoughts related to trauma can become a central focus of the survivor’s life.

Source: https://psychcentral.com/lib/understanding-the-effects-of-trauma-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/

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Videos:

Feel Too Much or Emotional Numbing? Ask Dr Anna S.2.E.32 Paul Frewen & Ruth Lanius (6:35)

Dr. Mundt on Emotional Numbing during and after a traumatic event John Mundt (0:51)

Articles:

Why Clients Smile When Talking About Trauma – Part 1
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Why Clients Smile When Talking About Trauma – Part 2
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