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- “Somedays you don’t feel anything.” — Stephen F.
- “Here’s this. It was actually in the parking lot before therapy lol. I have dead eyes, I notice that a lot.” — Rebecca M.
- “Numb is the end result of exhaustion (mentally, physically and emotionally), incredible loneliness, sadness, emptiness. This was taken shortly after my marriage had fallen apart and my son taken from me.
- “Me during a breakdown. I feel intense emotions and when it gets all too much, I feel numb afterwards. Everything in my brain just stops and I’m left feeling empty.”
4 days ago · Over time, different truths have been attached to the image – a key part of the exhibition's purpose, exploring how photos have become the memory bank of our lives and how far they are a true ...
- You Isolate. “I isolate myself behind the ‘introvert’ behavior when really, I’m hiding. I’m barely out in public. When I do, it’s usually forced — shopping, events or errands.
- You “Overreact” or Don’t React at All. “I’m in the ‘either or’ mode… either I overreacted or I don’t react at all.. I can be functional with a smile, but inside I’m completely numb.”
- You Have Trouble Hearing and Processing What’s Going on Around You. “When I go numb, I basically stop hearing and stop processing most of the world around me, going into work mode so people just assume I’m busy or in a bad mood.”
- You Don’t Laugh Out Loud Anymore. “Something I’ve noticed I’ve been doing lately is not reacting externally if, say, I watch a funny YouTube video, but I can still feel myself laughing internally.
- Newsfeeds: Friend Or Foe?
- Numbness Is One Possible Response to Trauma
- How Does Numbness Affect Us Collectively?
- How Can You Counter Numbness and Feeling Overwhelmed?
Compounding our challenges are our news viewing habits. During times of uncertainty, we are each, in our own way, experiencing vulnerability. Fears that had lain dormant for years may be activated, causing low-grade stress or full-blown anxiety. These fears are exacerbated by what might be called the "toxic trauma story" churned out by mainstream n...
When a situation is overwhelming, your body protects itself by entering a "fight, flight, or freeze" mode. Our responses to the pandemic and continuous uncertainty, fueled by doomscrolling and newsfeeds, range from hyperactivation (fight or flight) to numbness (freeze). While the three Fs refer to the body’s stress response in the moment, these rea...
Millions of people turn to their phones and devices for daily notifications of traumatic news. These instantaneous alerts offer little space for digestion and reflection. That harmful combination of speed and trauma can strike at our nervous systems, overwhelming us until we are too numb to comprehend the complex range of experiences flooding in ov...
As individuals, we can spend more time practicing self-care, as outlined in the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma toolkit. For example, take time to reflect on the resources and sources of support you have in your life. Spend quality time with family, and if possible, in nature. Set boundaries on news devices to give your nervous system a chance to...
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May 14, 2024 · Are Martin Parr's images snobbish – or do they just show British people as they really are, documenting "our national ludicrousness at all levels"?
- Deborah Nicholls-Lee
Apr 23, 2024 · The story behind “Numb” is a poignant reminder that even those who seem to have it all can struggle with mental health issues. Linkin Park’s music has helped to open up a conversation about mental health and has given a voice to those who feel isolated and alone.
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Dec 19, 2023 · Key points. Numbness is defined as feeling flat and disconnected from the world around us. Being numb can lead to isolation, disaffection, and a reduced interest in activities you used to...
