my therapist told me: when you feel "numb" it's because you're feeling all of your emotions at once and your brain dissociates in order to protect you from pain. and then it all made sense.
Becoming less reactive is a huge part of growth & decreasing stress. If you let everything get you worked up, you’ll damage your mind, body & spirit.
A 14yo school shooter had a history of mental health issues and challenging behavior, criminal mom, abusive parents, 4 CPS calls, an FBI inquiry, and a dad who still bought him a gun. YET a Black school counselor at a school he attended for less than 3 days is A FAULT?????
Inside Out 2 was a BEAUTIFUL movie…BEAUTIFUL! It basically taught me that anxiety is the thief of joy. It will RUIN your life if you let it take over. Also that anxiety is literally just the fear of the future but if you live in the present moment & enjoy it at all times, you can really beat anxiety!