Dissociation and Withdrawal
Possible Buried Feelings
Emotional numbnessexhaustionisolationfear of connection
Possible Buried Beliefs
- “Disconnecting is safer than feeling.”
- “No one is coming, so I'll go away first.”
Healing Notes
Emotional numbness, excessive sleep, isolation, and fantasy escape act as emotional absence dressed up as safety. The body leaves the room so the feeling can't find it.
Next Step — The Ultimate Exercise
Meet the feeling, don't just name it. The Emotion-Link Reference Guide walks you through the somatic practice.
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