Relationships can become emotional minefields where the smallest comment triggers an explosive reaction or complete shutdown.

Patients diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can experience symptoms that include under-expression of emotions, such as numbness, as well as over-expression, such as rage outbursts.

You don’t have a big fight. No dramatic breakup. It’s quiet. One day, you look around and realize you’re not really feeling it anymore. The love, the spark—gone. Like, where did it go? You’re still ...

Whether it's a subconscious coping mechanism or an intentional choice, many people experience emotional numbness that keeps them from tapping into things like unresolved trauma and complex emotions.

Dear Annie: “Numb and Lost” wrote to you regarding emotional detachment as a result of trauma and challenges in their life and struggles with finding proper therapy. As a 37-year-old male who has had ...

Growing up without emotional support can leave indelible marks on your psyche, shaping your worldview and influencing how you navigate relationships and challenges. This experience, often silently ...