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286. How to actually FEEL your feelings

The Psychology of your 20s

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The Cost of Emotional Detachment

This chapter investigates emotional detachment and the tactics individuals employ to avoid confronting their feelings, such as distraction and overanalysis. It highlights the detrimental effects of unprocessed grief and emotional blunting, exploring how childhood experiences shape our relationship with emotions. Through personal anecdotes and discussions of modern coping mechanisms, the chapter emphasizes the risks of disconnection in a world filled with stressors for young adults.

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