Emotional Numbness in the Age of Overstimulation

Emotional Numbness in the Age of Overstimulation

Many people aren’t feeling deeply sad—or deeply happy—anymore. Instead, they feel flat. Life continues, responsibilities are met, but emotions feel muted. This experience is becoming increasingly common and is best described as emotional numbness. It’s not depression in the traditional sense. It’s the quiet result of living in a world of constant stimulation. When the … Read more