I felt like I had no feelings for the people I love most dearly for over three weeks. I just felt detached, removed from everything. I did not know why or how I felt this way or when it was going to go away? I simply woke up one morning and it was gone! Whew!

When I say I felt like I was detached I mean I didn't feel the warmth I usually feel for my husband or my darling cat.

Has anyone else had this feeling?

Annie

Hi Annie,

Welcome! oh yes, I've had that feeling about a billion times! ARE YOU KIDDING?! LOL! that's one of my favorites! LOL! no, but seriously, yes, i get that a lot! I've come to realize it's either anxiety, or hormones. Because, it changes. You'll see, it'll change again. It may last for a few days, weeks, or months, but then, it changes. I've had that feeling for weeks at a time! (even months). It's weird, and you don't feel like yourself. I know what you're going through. It also feels as if you're "dreaming", doesn't it.? NOT THERE. I know! Don't worry, this kind of thing comes and goes, it really does. I can look at my husband, or kids sometimes, and feel NUMB. But, I know in my heart, that's not true, i know I love them very much, and it's a FEELING right then, that's all it is. Please, don't worry, I'm sure you know you love your husband and darling cat .... and you'll see, it'll change.

If you need to PM me, feel free.! Sincerely, MyDarling

Hi,
not sure but I think this is part of depersonalisation. A common symptom of anxiety. My understanding is it's a self-protective mechanism your brain uses to help you to cope with stress etc but I'm not sure. There's a lady on here who knows more about this kind of thing & has explained it better in previous posts but I can't remember who she is!
If you get it again best thing to do is accept it & ignore it & it will just disappear again. If you worry about it, it takes longer to go as your anxiety is increased.
Hope this helps a little!
Sarah xx

Hi Annie: I've had this on and off for my entire life. Sarah is right; it's usually a component of anxiety disorder. It can also be a sign of depression. If it keeps bothering you, you might want to consider talking to a therapist....but don't worry, lots of people go through it, and I don't think it means you're losing your mind. It's just another phase that our bodies are putting us through. Come here and talk about it, if you think that would be helpful. You've got lots of support!

(((Hugs))))

Robin

hi annie, this is more common than we realize. i have been like this for 2 1/2 years as i have thyroid disease and hormone imbalance. it is really, really hard, but i am getting closer to finding all the pieces to the puzzle. it is a very uncomfortable feeling ( thats putting it mildly) and its seems as though you are walking in a fog or dream. i guess as marchgirl said, it kinda like derealization. one of the members here thats knows alot about this is aviano. she won't be back until thursday though because she went to see dr.vliet. hugs, kelly