Emotional numbness: a protective mechanism that can't last forever #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery

Why do people become emotionally numb after prolonged stress? Numbness can be the mind's way of protecting us from becoming overwhelmed. When the burden becomes too great, our ability to feel can temporarily shut down, much like a circuit breaker that trips when a system is overloaded. The problem is that we cannot remain in that state forever. Healing means creating conditions where it is safe to feel again. Sometimes that requires changing circumstances, setting boundaries, or addressing the sources of chronic overload rather than simply pushing through them. (And yes, electricians, I know: surge protector ≠ circuit breaker. I should have said an overloaded circuit, not a power surge. My apologies to the electrical trades. Thankfully, the analogy still works.) #MentalHealth #Healing #TraumaRecovery #EmotionalHealth #SpiritualGrowth #SensitiveSouls --- *For more classes from Rabbi Shais Taub:* 🌐 *Website:* https://www.soulwords.org/ *Follow Rabbi Shais Taub:* 📸 *Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/rabbi_shais_taub 🎥 *TikTok:* https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbi_shais_taub 🐦 *X (Twitter):* https://www.x.com/ShaisTaub 📘 *Facebook:* https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573478244968 💼 *LinkedIn:* https://www.linkedin.com/in/shais-taub-81a95466/ 🎧 *Listen to the SoulWords Podcast:* 🎵 *Spotify:* https://open.spotify.com/show/51E7XHWFDbZCGJQz7CoAZP 🍏 *Apple Podcasts:* https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulwords-full-library/id1450892501 *Support Our Work:* 💳 *Donate:* https://www.soulwords.org/donate/ 💰 *PayPal:* https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/soulwordspayments 💵 *CashApp:* https://cash.app/$soulwords 🪙 *Venmo:* https://venmo.com/u/soulwords *About SoulWords:* SoulWords is a virtual community hosted by Rabbi Shais Taub, where people come together to explore the spiritual insights of Torah and discover their unique purpose. This platform is here to facilitate your spiritual growth by sharing the mystical teachings of Judaism in contemporary language—making deep wisdom accessible and relevant to your life.