How to Overcome the Feeling of Emotional Numbness

How to Overcome the Feeling of Emotional Numbness | Dr. Henry Cloud

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We all experience emotional numbness at some point in our lives. Whether it’s a result of trauma, unmet needs or something else, this lack of emotion can be debilitating and leave us feeling hopeless. However, Dr. Henry Cloud has an empowering message: Just because you feel emotionally numb doesn't mean you're dead inside and it doesn't mean that you can't feel again. So how do we overcome the feelings of emotional numbness? In this highlight he shares why you should have hope for your relationships and how to come back to feeling again. This isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. The numbness doesn’t mean that something has gone dead but rather that something is waiting to be healed and heard.
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@MrsGladysz Жыл бұрын

I feel stuck in this way. I helped care for my FIL who passed away of dementia Sumner 2015. I then began caring for my MIL who had Alzheimer's. She was on at home hospice during the early days of the pandemic. i.e. I was alone a lot with a dying loved one. And then my father's diagnosis was switched from Parkinson's to Lewy Body Dementia . I helped my mom care for him. He passed away just before Christmas 2020. Meanwhile, my church has been preaching healing. Friends at church literally prayed for my FIL to be healed while on hospice at the age of 92! We were being taught not to share any "negative confession". i.e. I felt like I couldn't open up talk about what I was going thru. I sometimes cried in the car while driving, but mostly I've bottled it up b/c I'm afraid to open that can of worms. I did attend about half of the mtgs of a Grief Share group at a different church. That was an outlet for sure. But I still feel numb and unheard.

@victoryamartin9773 2 ай бұрын

That rejection of negative confessions is soooo invalidating. It communicates that you just need to shut up because nobody wants to hear it. I never read anything like that in all of David's whining in the Psalms, but his complaints were well-aired and always led him back to faith. How can a stuffed feeling ever lead you to faith?

@MrsGladysz 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. And you are correct. David does whine at times. 😅

@darlenerego4891 Жыл бұрын

I've been emotionally numb. After I saw a really good Christian counselor she told me I had had an emotional overload. You were right when you said a need that's not being met or pain and despair not listened to!

@vickiholland9652 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness this happened over and over to me trying to communicate to a spouse and friends that would not respond.

@jenniferlunghofer3799 Жыл бұрын

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him... Romans 15:13

@ethanplacella Жыл бұрын

Dr Cloud this was beyond helpful. Im 33 and have been numb for about 3 years. I finally cut off my narcissistic mother after not being able to handle all the pain and toxic abuse I endured. I’ve struggled trying to understand this numbness and how to heal. What you said makes perfect sense. I’ve been going to a new church and seeing a new therapist and the one thing I’ve recently been experiencing by 3 godly men (including my therapist) has been the freedom and room to be heard and VALIDATED and in doing so has allowed me to feel safe to address my pain. Thank you for your wisdom. I love watching your material. Look forward to hearing more.

@feel_less 7 ай бұрын

Did you get your feelings back?

@ethanplacella 7 ай бұрын

@@feel_less slowly but surely they are coming back. I started therapy again with a Christian counselor, meeting with a friend who’s working with me through my junk and also journaling. As I begin to address my pain and get it out I’m finding relief from the numbness. I’m not 100% but I’m getting there

@Relifurious12-pr4lg 3 ай бұрын

Omg ur like one of the only person who responds how long did it take

@ethanplacella 3 ай бұрын

@@Relifurious12-pr4lg how long did what take? How long before my emotions came back?

@Relifurious12-pr4lg 2 ай бұрын

@@ethanplacella yes

@marshahinson6930 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr. Cloud for this insight. ❤️ I am grateful I can feel again and I’m slowly learning how and when to trust again.

@ChicanaPeach Жыл бұрын

This is me right now. Thank you for sharing this video.

@taraamundson1140 Жыл бұрын

I think that is what happened to me. My husband passed away 4 yrs ago and we had a 20 yr marriage that was very rough. He was very controlling with money and I felt relieved when he passed away. But have wondered if I was numb or peaceful. It makes sense that I have been numb and stayed numb. I feel so sad for my kids and grandkids but numb for myself.

@ginag7844 Жыл бұрын

Henry Cloud, my hero in the faith. The Holy Spirit uses you so powerfully. You and a few others are true pillars in the faith. Good stuff.

@gojo-zn7du 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video.

@gratefultobehere Жыл бұрын

So good

@amberhynes6445 6 ай бұрын

I've been numb towards my bf for 2 years, I canf wait to see what you say about thus.

@bettyconover4505 Жыл бұрын

Do you do individualized counseling via Zoom for a few or will you refer someone close to Radcliff,Ky that is highly recommended?I have been to several counselors through the years.

@marshahinson6930 6 ай бұрын

❤️

@vickiholland9652 Жыл бұрын

What if they won't listen

@sh6460 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully find someone who will, maybe a group, friends, or professional.

@bettyconover4505 Жыл бұрын

Oops,I meant fee not few

@DAClub-uf3br 2 ай бұрын

Life without emotions is a walking death. Nothing motivates you, nothing matters to you. Amongst all your stories I somehow missed the salient information about "How to Overcome the Feeling of Emotional Numbness" unless your only advice was to let your anger motivate you. P.S. My anger makes me want to burn the world. Its not a good motivator.