Perhaps instead, she withdraws — becoming depressed and later numbing out with drugs, food and dysfunctional relationships. (attachmentparenting.org)
And while people often start an addiction with the intention of just numbing out the negative emotional end of the spectrum, they simultaneously limit their ability to experience positive emotions. (principleskills.com)
Successful writers aren't numbed out to their own pain, grief, joy, lust and longing — they're in touch with it all. (mindbodygreen.com)