It’s important to note that some people might experience a more intense and persistent form of disconnection known as Depersonalization Disorder.

If you need support for mental health, reach out to your healthcare provider to get the care you need. It's always a good idea to consult your healthcare provider if you feel persistently disconnected to the point that it affects your quality of life. Sometimes, feeling disconnected can be a sign of underlying mental health conditions, like depression or anxiety. And when you're burnt out, it’s common to not only find things overwhelming, but also to feel emotionally numb and disconnected from your own needs and emotions. Long hours and a neverending to-do list can lead to burnout. These feelings are often temporary, but there are ways you can tend to them with self-care. Significant life changes-be it a loss, moving to a new city, changing jobs, or the end of a relationship-can leave you feeling emotionally distant and contribute to feeling out-of-touch with yourself. Sometimes we feel disconnected because our life has truly changed and we’re finding our footing.

This can lead to those feelings of loneliness but it can even create a digital wall between you and real human interaction, further intensifying feelings of disconnection. Social media is taking a tollĪlthough social media can feel like a way to connect with others, scrolling through seemingly perfect lives can trigger unhelpful, unrealistic comparisons. Everyone’s path is unique and comparing yours to someone else’s won’t do you any good. If you’re single for example, but you spend time comparing yourself to those that you know who are coupled, you might start feeling lonely, wishing you had a partner, even if your own life is very full. It might be happening because we’re comparing our own lives to someone else's. Other times, loneliness has nothing to do with spending time alone. While it’s normal to feel lonely from time to time, intense periods of loneliness can lead to feeling disconnected. There are times in life when those feelings of loneliness creep in. Here are some reasons why you may be feeling detached from yourself and your life. The first step in solving any problem is recognizing that there is one. If you find yourself feeling disconnected from the things, people and places that you once loved and felt excited about then it may be time to take action.

Getting in touch with yourself