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Scenario

Why emergency caregiving can create emotional numbness

I used to be squeamish about medical stuff but after my mom's stroke I can handle anything and it scares me how detached I have become.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Extended exposure to medical crises can trigger protective psychological mechanisms that preserve function but disconnect us from our emotional responses.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Emergency and first aid — evidence-based?”

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