feeling numb

wonderer

Well-Known Member
#1
I feel like I can't feel my own emotions.

One of my closest friends recently asked me out. I really really like him, and have known for a long time that this is someone I want in my life in the long term and want to be close to. He spent a night here this week, and we cuddled and we talked quite a bit, and I know I really enjoyed it, but at the same time can't feel the enjoyment. Which, I know, makes no sense. The only other time I've felt this way is when I've been reallllyyyyy depressed, but I've been feeling pretty good for almost a year now.

Part of it is that I'm scared things will go badly because they did with my last boyfriend. And those memories are brought back a lot because we mutually decided to keep this a secret, for now, from our friends because we don't want my ex to find out (we're all friends with the same group of people).

I am just so confused as to why I can't feel my feelings right now. I really like this guy, but I just feel kinda numb. Like, this is nice, but I can't feel anything deeper than that. And I know its there, its just not accessible.
 

total eclipse

SF Friend
Staff Alumni
#2
It is just fear holding back those emotions those feeling You are afraid right now but in time it will come okay don't force it just enjoy his friendship.
 

wonderer

Well-Known Member
#4
Any suggestions on how to get over the numb feeling? I know I have feelings for this guy, and I really don't like feeling this way.
 

total eclipse

SF Friend
Staff Alumni
#5
Just try to be open with your feelings if your afraid let him know and why.
once you have built up a trust the emotions will come easier take one step at a time move slowly Just be your true self.
 

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