Why would one stop feeling many emotions?

Question

I used to feel wrapped up in worry and guilt 24-7... for about 20 years (I'm still in my 20s) of my life. I worried about my family, about my health, about how people viewed me. When I was accepted to dental school this year, suddenly everything started to change. I was never super emotional, but I felt like I had a range. After my acceptance, I haven't felt guilty as much about leaving my family, I haven't worried needlessly about minor things that have no effect on me. I feel very indifferent and unfazed about almost everything, big or small, I don't care as much...I still care some... about what people think of me...and I'm looking for stimulation constantly. (excitement) Granted it has been a long winter, why do you think there would be such a sudden emotional reversal? Has anyone else experienced this? It's almost depressing from having emotional thoughts and guilt all the time to having NOTHING. Ideas?

Answer 1

Acceptance can make us stop feeling anxiety and shame over WHO we are.
You seem to have undergone a huge transformation, and it may be that you are just super-distracted with good hopes and thoughts.
Your worrying may come back a bit one day, or it might never return.
When we find our path, we know who we are, we are where we bleong, and we can let go of the many worries that come with a deep-rooted sense that things are horribly out of place in our lives.
Staying true to yourself means being able to focus, and be happy about it!
Good luck.

Answer 2

it's called maturing, heh, you're growing up and becoming your own person ... and I would guess you feel many of the same emotions, you're just learning to properly managing them now insted of them controlling you, its called experiencing a little balance in your life ... often as we grow older and more understanding (and cautious) of the world around us we get that jaded feeling ... maybe you've just finally realized that worry is something you don't need anymore with all of your new activities ...all you are doing is taking care of yourself ... give yourself a break ... and dont worry, you will still be excited to see your family on the odd Holiday :)


you are exactly where you are suppose to be ... and what you're feeling is normal, and part of what everyone goes thought at some point in their lives ... just be wise about the choices you make when seeking stimulation constantly. (excitement) ... be aware of consequences


also, 1 more thing :) ... don't spend much time wondering what other people think about you, because most of the time, they dont :P

Answer 3

Sounds like you are retreating from the world due to severe unhappiness. Did something traumatic happen. Were you abused, verbally or otherwise, as a child? When people dislike themselves, they can shut done and not care for others, while looking for excitement. Excitement is a stimulant which temporarily replaces love and peace. Suggest you see a counselor.

Answer 4

You might be too busy to worry, and not worrying is a good thing, but also not having "any" emotions, is not. I use to feel the same way, but maybe its becasue as humans we feel better about ourselves when we give to others. In order to feel complete, you must give. And as weird as it sounds, its true. It makes you feel worht something/someone. Its like when you have a bad day, but when you help someone out of the blue, you would feel better, no?.....well thats what i mean.
Try it, what do you have to loose? >.<.....