Mental Health Care: When You’re Learning to Be Okay With Yourself - 5 Signs You're Neglecting Your Feelings

Have you been feeling emotionally numb lately? Or apathy towards everything? Sometimes, feeling numb or losing interest in the things that you once cared about, could be signs of a mental health issue. However, if you find yourself just bottling emotions or neglecting feelings, then maybe all you really have to do is find help from someone who can help you release those pent-up emotions. Maybe you are emotionally numb, but not depressed. DISCLAIMER: Please talk to a professional if you want a real diagnosis. Are you bottling up your emotions? You might relate to this video: https://youtu.be/b7l5UQSKHRU Writer: Sara Del Villar Script Editor: Denise Ding Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera (www.youtube.com/amandasilvera) Animator: Valentine Baker (www.youtube.com/c/PunkGirlSpit) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong REFERENCES: Butler, C. (2021, October 12). 10 signs someone is deflecting feelings instead of dealing with them. Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude. Retrieved from www.powerofpositivity.com/deflectin g-feelings/?fbclid=IwAR3oA7NvgwVCRwbBxHRT- rgL_fWD4vAFtGl93mzdAuHhmyQ1LQjCxZCZrYo.  Dewitt, S. (2019, May 5). What is deflection? psychology explains this defense mechanism. BetterHelp. Retrieved from www.betterhelp.com/advice/psychologists/what-is-deflection-psychology- explains-this-defense-mechanism/.