How do you cope with the feeling of numbness?

[throwaway123]

This is unbearable. I've tried escapism. It does not work anymore.

 

[Circles]

I can't cope besides trying to keep distracted but it all feels pointless. The only thing that helped me just now is buying some zip ties and gorilla duct tape.for hanging. Now I'm left with just smoking.

 

[oopswronglife]

I usually just shake it until the feeling returns. Works better for limbs and buttocks than it does my brain though so ignore the advice.

 

[SpanishLullaby]

This is unbearable. I've tried escapism. It does not work anymore.

At least you know you're numb. I've lived a great portion of my life emotionally numb. It didn't become apparent until I had nothing going on that was the case.

I don't think there is anything you can do as a quick fix. If you work 12 hour days, go out, and do a bunch of things to ignore it that only pushes the can down the road. Honestly, you'd have to do a lot of talking about pain. Being in nature may help. Find something that makes you feel connected; or something that forces you to take in every sound, every moment, every noise out in the open. That stuff started to crack my shell but it hasn't fixed it.

I think that unconditional love and acceptance from a real friend may help. Lately I found one person that I can tell 80% of my crap to and that's actually starting to help me validate my feelings. When you feel validated things start to connect.