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> Good sentiment. But when your being hurt emotionally and physically most days. Numbness becomes your only real defense.

What you are alluding to sounds like abuse. As you can see in this thread I am being chastised for offering unsolicited, condescending advice about things I know nothing about - as if the vicarious snipers knew anything about my experiences or expertise, and as if my tone was out of place here.

If your comment pertains to yourself I'd heartily recommend you read [1][2] below. People are using the word "numb". That could mean a lot of things, drugs, alcohol, or other indulgences. But there are specific dangers with the coping behaviour that clinicians call "dissociation". I wish you well.

[1] https://www.survivingmypast.net/dissociation-protective-as-a...

[2] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-savvy-psychologi...



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