label: Emotional dearth
label_lc: emotional dearth
description: A diminished ability to experience, express, or connect with emotions whether positive or negative. This state is often characterized by a pervasive sense of emotional disconnection or detachment, where the individual may report feeling "numb" or lacking emotional responses that were previously present. The reduction in emotional response can range from mild dampening of emotional responses to a near-total absence of emotional engagement. It is essential to consider the individual's baseline emotional capacity, as changes may be more significant in those who previously had a wide emotional range.