Emotional Blocking

: To maintain the "block," many turn to distractions or "numbing" agents, including overeating, excessive TV, or substance use. Breaking the Block: The Path Back to Feeling

Understanding Emotional Blocking: Why We Shut Down and How to Reconnect emotional blocking

Emotional blocking is a psychological defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously suppresses, numbs, or avoids experiencing their authentic emotions. It acts like an internal circuit breaker: when feelings become too intense, threatening, or painful, the mind "trips the switch" to shut them down. : To maintain the "block," many turn to

So today, ask yourself: What am I pretending not to feel? : To maintain the "block