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Members widely related to the question about feeling numb inside, with many describing it as their default state, often referred to as... Read more

Members widely related to the question about feeling numb inside, with many describing it as their default state, often referred to as 'autopilot' or 'zombie mode,' where daily tasks get done but without any real emotion or motivation. Several members shared that they isolate themselves, fake smiles around loved ones, and feel deeply misunderstood by people who haven't experienced depression, while others found comfort in pets, therapy, and medication adjustments. A recurring theme was the relief of finding this community, where members felt less alone knowing others truly understood the quiet, heavy weight of just existing.