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4 reasons you may shut down when emotions get intense

February 12, 2026 by Trea S. Branch

Young Black woman looking disinterested flipping through the tv channels | Why you may shut down emotionally

Shutting down emotionally isn’t a character flaw—it’s self-protection. Here’s where it comes from and how to gently allow yourself to feel.

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