Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?
I was raped a couple months ago, Since then, along with other unfortunately events that have occurred, I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?
Trauma
<p>Sociopaths don't know they are sociopaths.</p><p>Clearly, you realize you have pretty deep emotions and have lived through several severely distressing situations.</p><p>Your sense of self may be protecting for a while until you recover the practical aspects of daily life and feel some sense of predictability and stability in your life.</p><p>Knowing and feeling disturbing emotions which rupture basic trust that other people are safe, is itself a raw process.</p><p>Yes, it is possible to become numb emotionally. &nbsp; The good purpose is to protect you from additional hurt.</p><p>When your inner world feels itself ready, more of your emotions from the recent distressing events will be accessible.</p><p>If many months pass and you see no progress, then definitely consider a few sessions with a therapist who would be able to guide you to become more open to your feelings.</p>