The Frozen Shield – Understanding Emotional Numbness

13/06/2025 10 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
The Frozen Shield – Understanding Emotional Numbness

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What if the silence inside you isn’t emptiness… but protection?In this deeply personal episode of Numbness Paralysis, host Olga Costa explores the quiet, often misunderstood world of emotional numbness — a common but rarely talked about part of PTSD.🎧 You'll learn:What emotional numbness feels like in everyday lifeThe science behind the “freeze” survival responseA human-centered SWOT reflection on numbnessSmall, body-based steps to begin reconnectingHow to thaw gently — without overwhelming yourself🌱 This episode is a safe space for anyone who’s ever wondered why they feel “blank” — and whether there’s hope on the other side. (There is.)Next episode: PTSD and relationships — how trauma affects the way we connect.— 🔚 Stay safe, stay soft… and stay curious. #NumbnessParalysis #PTSDHealing