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Evansville, IN
August 7, 2025
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Is it the same as depersonalization? To me there are days when I feel exhausted emotionally numb. Post exertion malaise. I heard it called. It might not be the same thing. Right now, Today I am resting bc i feel numb and have zero energy. Sometimes I wake up "low" but it passes. Hope this is helpful. Thank you for sharing this question

August 7, 2025
A MyDepressionTeam Member
August 18, 2025
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Yes it's the same as depersonalization.

August 7, 2025
A MyDepressionTeam Member

It stems from being listless and having no motivation to do *anything*. But, it's a behavioral pattern that can be changed, as I'm slowly discovering.

The speedbumps are a b*tch on life's roads, slow down, breathe, accept who you are *inside*, the person who deserves love and happiness and peace of mind.

I can't tell you how to navigate them, still being somewhat under those effects a little. But I will tell you what my wife always pounds into my head, it's temporary. It just feels neverending. You got this, Jen!

Peace and hugs 🫂 🤗 ❤️ 🧡

August 7, 2025
MyDepressionTeam

Feeling disconnected or numb is actually a common experience with depression. While many people think depression just means feeling sad or angry, it can also manifest as feeling emotionally detached or experiencing a sense of emptiness. This numbness can make you feel isolated from others and your own emotions.

Some common Show Full Answer

Feeling disconnected or numb is actually a common experience with depression. While many people think depression just means feeling sad or angry, it can also manifest as feeling emotionally detached or experiencing a sense of emptiness. This numbness can make you feel isolated from others and your own emotions.

Some common signs of emotional disconnection in depression include:
• Difficulty getting out of bed
• Feeling withdrawn from others
• Having trouble expressing emotions
• Experiencing emotional ups and downs
• Putting on a "fake smile" to get through social interactions This disconnection can significantly impact relationships with family, friends, and partners. Many people with depression find it challenging to communicate their feelings or maintain connections, even when they want to. Remember that this is a symptom of depression, not a personal failure.

Managing these feelings often requires professional support through therapy and potentially medication. It's important to know that feeling disconnected doesn't mean you'll always feel this way - it's a symptom that can improve with proper treatment and support.

August 7, 2025

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