to not seem at all surprised or shocked. Emotional detachment in this sense is a decision to avoid engaging emotional connections, rather than an inability or difficulty in doing so, typically for personal, social, or other reasons. Alexithymia: The unheard-of medical condition that can impact the emotions we feel. In this sense it can allow people to maintain boundaries, psychic integrity and avoid undesired impact by or upon others, related to emotional demands. Generally there is still somewhat of a negative/sad emotion present, but otherwise emotions are not felt very strongly. People with high emotional intelligence make $29,000 more, on average, than their counterparts. No one should cling to their identity or emotions for comfort, of course, but the answer lies in balance. The most incredible trait of a sociopath, is their complete lack of conscience, lack of empathy, remorse, guilt or shame. When something goes wrong, their first reaction is to find someone or something else to blame. Emotional detachment is feeling as though you have no emotions, positive or negative. Sociopaths are great at feigning 'moral outrage', or playing victim, giving a false persona that has the impression of being truly empathetic and caring character. Being abused by our parents physically, emotionally, sexually, psychologically, or spiritually can contribute towards our inability to self-regulate emotions, which results in emotional numbness. Having no interest or motivation to do anything, including hobbies or activities you used to enjoy. They might suggest that they had no other choice for what they did and that others simply don't understand their situation. Faking emotions with other people, such as pretending to care when you don’t. doing things quickly and effectively without worrying too much about people’s feelings. Almost 85% of your financial success is due to … Another type of detachment is emotional detachment, sometimes referred to as "flat affect." Emotional intelligence allows you to recognize emotions in other people. Emotional detachment refers to the inability of a person to fully engage with feelings of their own or those of others. The one thing a person with low emotional intelligence won't do is hold themselves accountable for their actions. Feeling totally flat during special moments such as getting married or watching your favorite sports team win a major championship. not showing any emotion in your face. not turn a hair phrase. When People (Appear to) Have No Feelings We cut off from feeling when they're too dangerous. As with most issues, emotional numbness goes back to childhood and the way we were raised by our parents. This, like most things with the sociopath, is merely for show.… Emotional Detachment - Feeling Apathetic About Life. 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