Is it possible for a person not to experience any emotional feelings ? Any help ?

nofeelings

Title might be confusing, but I'd like peoples opinions on this if possible

I find that I do not possess any emotional feelings and I was wondering is this possible for a human being to live their life like this

I never experienced feelings like love or hate or regret or happiness etc, so far in my life, I don't know or understand what these feelings feel like if you can understand ?

Could I ever develop these feelings ? Is it possible that I could be emotionally detached forever ?

What could I do to try and stop this ?


I find that I do not have the ability to connect with anybody, both emotionally and/or physically

Tokyo

nofeelings wrote: »

Title might be confusing, but I'd like peoples opinions on this if possible

I find that I do not possess any emotional feelings and I was wondering is this possible for a human being to live their life like this

I never experienced feelings like love or hate or regret or happiness etc, so far
in my life, I don't know or understand what these feelings feel like if you can understand ?

Could I ever develop these feelings ? Is it possible that I could be emotionally detached
forever ?

What could I do to try and stop this ?

I'm wary about answering this one as per the forums rules regarding giving medical advice, but the fact that you are posting here expressing concern about yourself would seem to indicate that you *do* experience feelings.

Have you thought about seeing somebody professional regarding your thoughts on this??

nofeelings

mike_ie wrote: »

but the fact that you are posting here expressing concern about yourself would seem to indicate that you *do* experience feelings.

Does it really though ?

mike_ie wrote: »

Have you thought about seeing somebody professional regarding your thoughts on this??

No, I'm generally not the talk active type
I wouldn't open up and spurt out my feelings to anyone in society, whether it would be a professional, a stranger etc

Taltos

As pointed out by mike_ie above can I remind folk to refrain from giving any form of diagnoses here.

Thanks
Taltos

whirlpool

Most people who have experienced depression have experienced what you describe at least temporarily. Permanently? I'm not sure. If you are concerned about it, then that in itself is a feeling. If you are worried about your mental health then see your GP soon. Not necessarily because there is anything wrong with you, but because your GP is equipped to answer your question. Nobody here is.

Tokyo

nofeelings wrote: »

Does it really though ?

Yeah, I think so. You're obviously concerned enough about yourself to post here. Worried about how it might impact your connection with other people, and looking for advice on how to deal with it. That all suggests teh actions of somebody motivated to do something to me. And to be motivated like that, you obviously feel something - be it concern, or worry, or a desire to change.

No, I'm generally not the talk active type
I wouldn't open up and spurt out my feelings to anyone in society, whether it would be a professional, a stranger etc

That could be part of your issue there. It sounds like you have plenty of feelings, you just don't feel comfortable with expressing them in front of other people. I think that talking to somebody professional who has seen this situation time and time again would be a huge reassurance to you, and they would certainly be able to advise you on what steps to take.

Merkin

I think you should go and speak to a doctor OP.

nofeelings

What about if I'm not in a position to speak to a doctor or a professional ?

Any other suggestions or ideas ?

username123

nofeelings wrote: »

I wouldn't open up and spurt out my feelings to anyone in society, whether it would be a professional, a stranger etc

This would suggest you do have feelings.

Perhaps you have an expectation of how feelings should feel that is out of whack with reality. Certainly I sometimes wonder how people can get so worked up about some things occasionally myself.

Have you never felt angry or even annoyed?

Faith

Can you feel empathy for others?

Tokyo

nofeelings wrote: »

What about if I'm not in a position to speak to a doctor or a professional ?

Any other suggestions or ideas ?

Can I ask why you think that you are not in a position to speak to a doctor or a professional?? Even your GP would be able to refer you to somebody.

Do you have a close friend that you can confide in? Friends can always help just by being there, but realistically you need the opinion of a professional that is experienced in this field, in order to answer the questions you are asking. I think that just having the opportunity to have your questions answered would relieve a lot of the stress that you feel about this.

Merkin

nofeelings wrote: »

What about if I'm not in a position to speak to a doctor or a professional ?

Any other suggestions or ideas ?

Why aren't you?

Maura74

OP, you have not said how old you are. but I do not think that you are of the age when people change do to age.
However if you Google how 'people change every seven years' that may give you an indication how you feel.
As mentioned by another poster depression may cause this feeling but if you are concern then see your GP.

neemish

To be honest, OP, i don't think it is possible for someone to answer without wandering into medical advice.
Make an appointment and go and have a chat with your GP. Ask for a referral to a counsellor. It doesn't have to be a long term thing, just enough to help you clear up any ambiguities you have about it. You could print off your post and bring it along.