Numb Emotions Quotes

#1. We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.

Brene Brown

#2. To solve an interesting problem, start by finding a problem that is interesting to you.

Eric S. Raymond

#3. Girls are genius at getting through sexual abuse. Often the only way to get through is not to feel. And that is exactly what these fantasy worlds allow: They give girls a place to go so they don't have to be present in their violated bodies. Brilliant.

Patti Feuereisen

#4. You know, I think the people I feel saddest for are the ones who once knew what profoundness was, but who lost or became numb to the sensation of wonder, who felt their emotions floating away and just didn't care. I guess that's what's scariest: not caring about the loss.

Douglas Coupland

#5. The Keynesian prescription for unemployment rests on the persistence of a 'money illusion' among workers, i.e., on the belief that while, through unions and government, they will keep money wage rates from falling, they will also accept a fall in real wage rates via higher prices.

Murray Rothbard

#6. To guard our character with unwavering commitment, our best protection comes from being humbly aware of our vulnerability.

Lee Ellis

#7. I wish someone had told me this simple but confusing truth: Even when everything's going your way you can still be sad. Or anxious. Or uncomfortably numb. Because you can't always control your brain or your emotions even when things are perfect.

Jenny Lawson

#8. Your daughters are my wives and want none of you. Your grandsons are my sons, and owe you nothing. While I stood on your land, I gave you honor you did not deserve, but now I am not bound by the obligations of guests and hosts.

Anita Diamant

#9. My family worry for me because I'm gonna burn in an eternal pit of fire.

Brad Pitt

#10. Growing up, I was prone to anxiety.

Jane McGonigal

#11. There is a full spectrum of human emotions and when we numb the dark, we numb the light.

Brene Brown

#12. We can't make a list of all of the "bad" emotions and say, "I'm going to numb these" and then make a list of the positive emotions and say, "I'm going to fully engage in these!

Brene Brown