Being numb to good things. Whats it about?

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I dont think im depressed. I just serm to be numb to things.

For example...a lovely dear friend has offered something that will save me about 800 pound. It will cost them time and they live in another part of country so will travel to me and stay over for couple of days. This is such a thoughtful thing and im very apprecistive. But i feel numb to it. She coukd have been offering me a cup of tea.

I had my birthday recently and was spoiled wrotten. Again i feel numb to it. Logically i appreciate everything but i dont feel the good feelings id normally get.

Before my birthday my DP spoiled me in Debenhams skincare bit. I got quite a few things id never normally get due to expense. Again i know im happy with it and live DP for it but dont feel the good vibe.

Im lucky in my job and kids but it just feels grey.

Dont know if any of this makes sense. I must sound ungreatful and awful.

Anybody else experienced this odd numbness?

Yes, absolutely. I'm not sad when I'm depressed, I'm just numb and emotionless. Life is totally flat. I can fake it if I need to and say the right things but I don't feel anything inside. Are you getting any support at all? It's no way to live

Thanks for reply nickname didnt think i was depressed so no support. Ive done counseling years ago not sure what it would achieve. Not sure what id say...everything is great, literally.

Theres a few daft problems but not insurmountable and everyday stuff that everyone has.

It sounds like you are in your comfort zone. If you stretch yourself a little doing something different / challenging you will definitely feel something. Also practisimg gratitude - you can train yourself to appreciate things more by thinking about them, savouring them. Also doing things for other people is a sure fire way to feel good.

If it carries on maybe its a sign of something more deep seated.