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Im himanshi and im 19 years old
I was suffering from maybe emotional numbness or brain fog kind of thing since 4 years
"Why have I been feeling emotionally numb, disconnected, and lost for the past four years, struggling with confusion, fear, and a sense of losing my old self? Why did I experience sudden anger, irritation, and jealousy—emotions I never had before—along with a deep fear of being misunderstood? Why did my cousin’s actions, my family's discussions about me, and their assumptions about my phone usage make me feel more scared and isolated? Why did I start hiding my emotions, feeling lost in my own mind, and struggling to understand what was happening to me? Why did I feel like I was living in a 'fake' state, just trying to survive, while everyone around me thought I was fine? Why did my relationships change, with my cousin and family becoming distant, making me feel even more alone? Why did I experience a shift in my physical and emotional perceptions, feeling like my surroundings seemed different?
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What you’re describing sounds like a mix of emotional numbness, dissociation, chronic stress, and possibly trauma-related symptoms. Feeling disconnected from yourself, struggling with confusion and fear, and experiencing sudden emotional shifts like anger, irritation, and jealousy could be signs of long-term emotional suppression, anxiety, or even unresolved trauma.
Your mind might have entered survival mode due to past emotional distress—especially if you’ve felt judged, misunderstood, or isolated by your family. When people experience chronic stress, invalidation, or emotional neglect, their brain sometimes disconnects from emotions as a defense mechanism, making everything feel “fake” or distant. Your reactions to your cousin and family discussions likely triggered deeper insecurities about being misunderstood or not being in control of your own narrative. Over time, these experiences can make you feel even more detached from yourself and the world around you.
Therapy can help you reconnect with your emotions, process past experiences, and rebuild your sense of self. You’re not broken—your mind has just been trying to protect you in a way that now feels overwhelming. If you want to take online therapy sessions, connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five. You’re not alone in this, and healing is possible with the right support.
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I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two.
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Hello Himanshi. You might need a detailed clinical evaluation along with personality assessment.
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Consider sharing with your family about this.
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Hello Himanshi
You might be suffering from personality issues, which develops in around your current age
Such issues are important to deal so that you can learn and understand such issues and also come over from such things to have a happier life in your coming future
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kindly consult online for further management and treatment
Dr Ankit Gupta Bilaspur Chhattisgarh
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For all your answers you need a detailed medical and psychological evaluation. Consult a psychiatrist and seek remedy. Good luck .
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Dr. Shailaja Bandla
Addiction Psychiatrist
19 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Hi.. you may need investigations for the same. inform your parents and take a consultation for further evaluation
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Dr. L C Sunda
Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Hey there,
A detailed medical and psychiatric history is to be exposed in your cases .Also to exclude some of the neurological issues that can be associated with such symptoms.
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A history from your parents and friends is also needed.Substance abuse is also to be excluded.
Has such symptoms made decline in your academic life, not clear.
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Do get the help from a mental health professional with your parents ASAP.
Be positive in your thoughts.
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