Emotionally shut down

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I'll try and keep it short, I didn't have the best upbringing but I suppose I always buried it and got on with my life, as I just thought the past is the past. Since having my twins 20 months ago I struggled with depression and mental health, I feel like I came out of the other side of that, off my anti depressants feeling a lot better mentally ect. The issue is now that I'm feeling emotionally shut down, it's affecting my relationship and friendships mostly. Has anyone experienced anything like this and have any advice other than counselling? Thank you

Hi just a quick message. I can identify with how you are feeling. You are certainly not alone. This is a common protection mechanism, we shut down because we can’t or won’t risk engaging with others. Socialising is a ‘risk’ we for rejection, judgment among other things most of the time we see past that and do it anyway. Reaching out to people is difficult for you and I think you might be best speaking to someone about things in order to help with your thoughts. Be kind to yourself, find common interests and be brave.