The feeling of being "numbed" refers to an individual's lack of awareness or ability to experience certain emotions. This can include feelings of sadness, anger, fear, joy, love, or any other...
Emotional numbness is a psychological condition where an individual experiences a decreased ability to feel emotion, particularly in relation to their partner. This can manifest in various forms,...
Sexual desire is often considered an instinctive drive that can be triggered by visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile, gustatory, or other sensory stimuli.
There are some people who experience...
The term "guilt" refers to an unpleasant feeling caused by consciousness of having done something wrong, whether real or imaginary. Emotional numbness is characterized by an inability to experience...
Operational stress refers to the mental pressure experienced when faced with situations that require rapid decision-making, intense concentration, and high physical and emotional demands. This can be...
Sensuality is an essential aspect of human life that allows us to experience and express ourselves physically and emotionally.
Prolonged periods of emotional numbness or dissociation can make it...
What Role Does Shared Vulnerability Play in Healing Intimacy After Experiences of Emotional Numbness or Fear?
As human beings, we all experience periods of emotional vulnerability that can lead to...
Factor 1: Trauma bonding
Trauma can create strong emotional bonds between people. When two individuals experience traumatic events together, they may form an intense connection due to shared fear,...
One of the challenges facing long-term partners is how to maintain a healthy level of emotional closeness during times of stress and exhaustion. When faced with prolonged periods of intense work or...
Trauma-Induced Emotional Numbness and Sexual Satisfaction
When individuals experience traumatic events that have deeply affected them, they may start to develop symptoms of emotional numbing,...