Trauma can leave us emotionally numb – each step towards reconnection is a win | Diane Young

The brain protects itself from pain by shutting down emotional responses. This can help us cope in the short term, but is problematic when it persists

• The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their work

To the outside world, it seemed as if he had it all.

At just 34, Kane* had already become a successful business owner. As a builder by trade, his revenue had soared over a decade, earning him millions. He had also invested in property, owning three homes by himself.

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