What it can feel like
Going through classes on autopilot, not caring about a major you chose, feeling detached at parties, or watching college happen to someone else. Numbness can hide under "I'm just busy."
Why it happens
Sustained stress, isolation, or something painful can push your mind into shutdown mode to cope. It is also a common sign of depression, which often surfaces during college.
What can help
Your campus counseling center can help you figure out what is underneath the numbness. Gentle reconnection — sensory experiences, movement, one real conversation — helps. Reaching out is the move.