How to get better from emotional numbness?

Hi there, I am glad that you reached out.

When you say emotional numbness, that can be attributed to a lot of different factors. Without being evaluated by a therapist or doctor, it will be difficult to know where the numbness comes from. Depression can definitely cause a feeling of numbness and it can also cause feelings of being dissociated which is similar to feeling disconnected from your own mind and body as well as disconnected from your physical environment. There are instances when there could also be other more serious mental health or even possibly physical health conditions that can cause a feeling of numbness. I would highly recommend that you get a physical from a medical doctor and also follow up with a therapist so that you can describe your symptoms more in detail and receive a professional opinion.

You also mention irritability and malaise, that also can point to depression and so it is important to tell these symptoms to the doctor or therapist that you hopefully get a chance to see. Relationships often suffer when mental health issues are present because there is sometimes not enough space mentally and emotionally to give to others when our mental health issues are draining so much of those things from us.

When you find those symptoms escalating, it is important that you utilize coping skills at the time. I would research coping skills for anger, dissociation, depression and anxiety. You can look online for these coping skills as well as listen to podcasts, watch youtube videos and read books about coping skills for the symptoms that you experience. This can help you to do things that help you to feel better in the moment and also help to change the cycle of these feelings, thoughts and actions in the long run.

But, overall, I still suggest that you see a therapist and/or doctor to ensure that you are treating the correct issue so that you can get some relief and also have more time and mental and emotional energy to give to your relationships.

I hope this helped and I wish you all the best!