in the past year ive been through a lot, including being a new mom, losing my fiance to another woman , and my boyfriend just died... i lost it the day i found out that he was gone, but 2 days later, i dont feel anything. im sad, but i feel like i should be a lot more upset. im trying to force myself not to think. but then i force myself to think about it, because im kind of scared that i will just push it all out now, and then be really messed up later. do you think this is normal? or am i as insensitive as i feel ?
2007-02-14 14:59:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
This is a very normal situation. Because of all the mishaps and sad events and crisis in your life. You just went into a emotional numbing of feelings. or an " emotional shutdown." It's a very common normal coping mechanism for survival.
What you need right now is a sympathetic ear and a good cry. You'll find that would be a great tension reliever and emotional upheaval. Depression can come in several forms.
Try to keep a brave front . This cup of suffering shall pass. And hope for a better tomorrow is forthcoming! Never lose that hope!
2007-02-14 16:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well be happy your still sane, you have a child to raise worry about that now. It may or may not come up later, but if it does worry about it then. Since you have been through so much your emotions are probably numb. Time will only tell, but for right now your child needs you, your child needs a strong mother, and it sounds like you are handling it well now so just be thankful for that. You are not insensitive, you are just another person trying to get by the best way they can. I am really sorry you had to go through all of that.
Good Luck!
2007-02-14 23:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's very normal. You have had 3 major things happen ... that is a lot!! I think right now your body is in more of a "shock" mode and eventually it will all come out.
But don't be scared. You are not insensitive. Stay around family and friends, and keep yourself busy working. And above all, you have your child to live for. Focus on your child and all will be well.
2007-02-14 23:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by Rusty Nail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somewhere inside us all there is a circuit breaker that prevents Us from feeling any more pain than we need to. You have just reached You limit. Trust Me when I say that this is a good thing. After a while Your switch will reset, and all Your stifled emotions will come flooded back on a wave of 'self worth' and the euphoria and delight of being Yourself.
2007-02-14 23:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think maybe you are in a state of shock. go to your gp and geta referral for a counselor, better off nipping it in the bud now, before it gets out of hand. You might have slight depression, understandably after what you have been through
2007-02-14 23:08:23 · answer #5 · answered by Suzieq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are perfectly normal.What ever feelings you have are yours and are normal for you.
Please go talk to someone you trust. A pastor a good friend. Anyone whose opinions you respect and someone you trust.
You need a face to face chat with someone you are comfortable to talk to. some one to hold your hand look you in the eye and say you will get through this.
You will get through this.
You are perfectly normal.
2007-02-15 01:32:34 · answer #6 · answered by trinity010011 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋