Home/Emotions & Mental/Emotional numbness/ThoughtI guess I’ve been experiencing a sort of shift in my internal state lately.emotional numbnessShare this thoughtCopy linkShare on XDownload imageDoes this resonate with you?Share Your OwnBrowse MoreOthers have felt this tooI think maybe I’m experiencing a sort of...emotional numbnessI'm trying to pinpoint this sudden onset of… existential dread? …mortality anxiety" And she specifically asked if I needed to take a mental health day, which honestly, I appreciate, she’s actually pretty good at the whole supervision thing. …burnout denialSince transitioning to a full-time caregiving role for my son, my previous identity has undergone a significant deconstruction. …identity confusionRelated ThemesAnger suppressionAnxiety hidingApathy guiltCrying shameJealousy hiding