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It can feel very unsettling when we are void of emotion. It's understandable that you are finding this to be distressing. Would you like to talk a bit more about what has led you to feel this way?
Emotional numbness can be attributed to several things and can be a bit tricky to understand at first. I will attach some resources which might be of interest for you to read:
https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health/depression-mental-health/understanding-depression-5647.html
https://www.ptsduk.org/emotional-numbness/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/dissociative-disorder-losing-myself-and-finding-myself/
A professional may be best suited to guiding you through this situation, if this feels accessible for you. I understand it can be really tricky to reach out for this support and voice sensitive feelings, so it's understandable if you feel a bit apprehensive. Here is a link for finding the nearest support for you:
https://hubofhope.co.uk/