Flat numbness

Distant

Also known as aloof, removed

Strength 1 of 4

Holding a little apart from the people around you, present but not quite reachable, with warmth turned down low.

In the body

  • Short, polite answers
  • Eyes not quite meeting others
  • Body held slightly back

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

ConnectionSpaceTrust

Softer and stronger

  1. Disconnected
  2. Distant
  3. Detached
  4. Withdrawn
  5. Empty
  6. Numb
  7. Shut down

Often confused with

Disconnected

Disconnected is losing touch, with yourself or the moment as much as with people; distant is holding yourself a little apart from others.

Withdrawn

Distant keeps others at a little remove while still taking part; withdrawn pulls right back into yourself and away from contact.