Emotionally Detatched...

[BlueEyedWolf]

I have been emotionally detatched for pretty much all my life. It hurts me and mine, and I am really sad over the fact, but, I do not know how to fix it. Don't get me wrong I love them all, and will fight for them. But, it is hard to connect emoitionally. Yes, I cry, feel bad, remorseful that I can't connect in that way. I try to not let others see me cry or my pains. I don't want to subject them to that. I always have been the strong one. I have always kept most to myself. I love deeply and fully. But, feel lonely in my head. If I can't connect with myself how can connect with those I love? Unfortunately, I wear my emotions on my face and my body language. So, they know that something is wrong, but I can't tell them. It has always been this way for me. And I don't want it to be like this anymore. I want to be able to connect with them on an emotional level. They deserve it!

[thewhitetigress]

Think back to where it began and ask yourself why it began.. with that knowledge (truth) you use it to help remind you to overcome it. See it as a challenge to better yourself. To give yourself the gift of heart.

As for me.. it took time with that realization starting with little things like saying something from the heart i normally wouldnt. Taking a chance on saying whether the feedback is positive or not but at least im proud of myself for saying it. Then doing little things. Same reason... same result.. maintaining that self worth in order to bring forth positive emotions.
Then suddenly i felt myself get emotional. I cried over heartfelt thing that before i never would. I felt my heart open up. I was amazing. Its small.. in little ways but ive never felt more human.

Try it... baby steps.. thats all it takes. :wave:

[covenofkeys]

Sounds To Me Like You Arent At All Emotionally Detatched, More Like It Is In Fact Within Your Own Control. I Do Not Say This To Offend You, But You Obviously Feel, Its Choosing When And How To Feel That Is Your Own Choice.let Your Barriers Down A Little-let Others See The True You.
As I Often Say, The Answers We Seek Are Within Us.we Just Need To Open Our Eyes And Look A Little Deeper.

[BlueEyedWolf]

The barriers were put there to protect myself when I was very young, now I find it hard to let them down.

[dragoncrone]

Young vulnerable creatures need protecting; if no one does it for us we have to come up with the means on our own.
This may sound weird but...let yourself do some of the things you enjoyed when you were young. Let your spirit be at ease and open up your heart. We learn with baby-steps, and for you, becoming accustomed to sharing your 'inner self' may have to be learned the same way.
:wave:

[Windygo]

Why, yes Tin-Man, you actually do have a heart, and you have all along.

Honestly, how do you think you've come to have all of these people to be there for, and to be there for you? If there really is something truly wrong, perhaps it could benefit you to see a therapist. This is one of those problems that goes deeper than it seems.

[CzechWoods]

maybe stone help would work

try wearing green aventurine, pink kunzite, roseuqrtz and blue lace agate (natural, chalcedony) in a medicine poouch

add verdelite tourmaline

also rosemary, sage, daisie and rose petals

i sence you need some emotional healing. that pouch would be astart