#emotional-numbing

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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Inner Death: The Death We Don't Talk About

Childhood physical abuse can trigger nervous system shutdowns causing emotional numbness, identity loss, and long-term patterns like over-functioning, emotional distance, and fear of closeness.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

In Gaza, We Are Literally Losing Our Ability to Speak

The streets of Gaza no longer hum with the familiar sounds of everyday life. Since October 7, 2023, they have resonated with the sounds of destruction, followed by a silence so profound it feels almost physical-an absence that suffocates words before they can even form. Trapped within Gaza's crumbling walls, we live inside a storm in which language itself has broken down. Simply put, we are losing our very ability to speak. I don't mean that metaphorically. It's all too real.
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