I feel numb to other people's suffering
in Psychology & Therapy ·
placidwolf27 said:And what exactly is this pity you're talking about—do you actually need it for some practical reason, or are you just feeling a sense of guilt...
and why wouldn't one feel joy? What is there to lack when it comes to joy?
Fair question. Honestly, I’m chronically short on empathy myself. When a situation calls for it, I just fake it. I put on the right expression, toss out a few standard phrases, and call it a day. It actually feels better than genuinely feeling someone else's misery.