> [!infobox] <s class="aside-in"><em>mentioned in 5 topics, 6 evergreens, 3 sources</em></s> #### <s class="topic-title">[[emotional detachment]]</s> > [!wikipedia] [emotional detachment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotional%20detachment) > > In:: [[psychology]], > emotional detachment, also known as emotional blunting, is a condition or state that lacks emotional connectivity to others whether due to an unwanted circumstance or as a positive means to cope with [[anxiety]]. > > Emotional detachment may be a temporary reaction to a stressful situation, or a chronic condition such as [[depersonalization]]-[[derealization]] disorder. It may also be caused by certain [[antidepressants]]. Emotional blunting as reduced affect display is one of the negative symptoms of [[schizophrenia]]. > In:: [[Buddhism]], detachment is seen as part of the path to [[enlightenment]], or a way of achieving true and sustainable [[happiness]]: [[Buddhism is the study of happiness through detachment]] Inversely:: [[emotional attachment]] ##### ^dataviews > [!dataview]+ Related unlinked notes > > - [[Meditation helps us gain awareness through detachment]] > [!dataview]- Other unlinked mentions > > - [[notes - Clinical vs Non-clinical depression]] > - [[notes - The Nature of Mind]] > - [[videoDrK and DrMike conversation]] > - [[topics]] > - [[Vairagya]] > - [[suffering]] > - [[Attachment fuels anxiety]] > - [[Meditation is a practice to develop a stronger consciousness]] > - [[Most anxiety isn't irrational it's just overcompensation]] > - [[Sadness is enlightenment and happiness is delusion]]