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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.

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

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