Emotional numbness and lack of affection
hi guys
I would really appreciate some advice.
For at least half the month, I experience PMDD symptoms. My biggest symptom is emotional numbness / apathy which also comes with feeling low, hopeless and uninterested.
I’m in a relationship with my partner who I love so much and I appreciate her and I care for her and she really cares for me. I really do think that what we have is special.
However, my lack of emotions half of the time really affects my relationship because I don’t want any physical affection or to give it and I honestly could say I don’t feel any emotions, tenderness, and feel unable to show love. I simply feel like I’m not able to give my partner what she needs. I just feel blank. it’s not even that I hate the idea of it. It’s just I simply don’t want it or need it.
I think my relationship may breakdown because of this and I would just really like some opinions on how best to manage this. My partner is very understanding, but there’s only a certain extent which she can cope with a lack of intimacy and affection, especially given that this is at least half the time. of course I want to feel like i want to be affectionate and show her the love I have for her, it’s just not possible. I just feel like an asexual, unemotional vacuum to be honest.
Any help would be super appreciated thank you!