Feeling emotionally numb lately? Here’s what a psychotherapist wants you to know

Somewhere between burnout culture, emotional exhaustion and the pressure to constantly perform, many people are no longer openly breaking down. Instead, they are quietly switching off emotionally. Across social media, “detachment” has increasingly become associated with protecting peace, staying unbothered and emotionally distancing oneself from stress, relationships and expectations. But mental health experts say there is a very important difference between healthy emotional boundaries and completely shutting down emotionally.