Post by @rabbi_shais_taub

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