It also prevents these emotions from being properly identified and expressed. [substeps] For example, people may drink alcohol, use drugs, comfort themselves with food, exercise too much, or shop excessively to help numb painful feelings after a breakup.
[header] How to stop hating your ex [title] Avoid numbing your emotions. [step] Many times when we are hurting we reach to substances or activities that help us numb the discomfort. However, numbing your emotions often causes you to pick up unhealthy habits.