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If you were born into a family like mine that crushed and feared strong emotional expression, it is likely that emotional numbing is a debilitating issue. It was a destructive force in my life. I often felt dead inside. I was hyper-reactive, over-sensitive and chronically irritated. Consequences of disconnecting from your emotions involve mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual issues. A huge wave of relief and freedom that washed over me when I learned new coping strategies.