Periagoge
Scenario

When grief shows up as numbness instead of tears

I have not been able to cry since my daughter's funeral six weeks ago and people keep telling me it is okay to let it out but I feel completely numb

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Sometimes the psyche protects itself from overwhelming pain through temporary emotional shutdown.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief and mental health — when grief becomes depression?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.