Emotional numbness can result from trauma, leading to a disconnection from both negative and positive feedback. As burnout progresses, empathy is the first thing to diminish, followed by emotional numbness as a defense mechanism. In situations of trauma, the brain may shut off emotions perceived as having no value, leading to dissociation and a numb state. Content creators often face micro traumas through feedback, resembling experiences of trauma victims. This can hinder the ability to access positive emotions and can contribute to a cycle of emotional detachment and potential trauma in the content creation process.

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