I don't love anyone or myself, but I have some emotions towards others

The state of not loving anyone or oneself but retaining weak emotions may be caused by factors such as emotional isolation, depressive tendencies, personality traits, childhood attachment trauma, or long-term stress. This psychological state may be both a self-protection mechanism and an indication of potential mental health problems, which need to be comprehensively judged based on specific manifestations and duration.

Emotional isolation is common after experiencing high stress or trauma, where individuals avoid pain by suppressing emotions, manifested as a weakened emotional connection between others and oneself. Being in this state for a long time may lead to alienation in interpersonal relationships, but the remaining weak emotions indicate that emotional abilities have not been completely destroyed. Depressive tendencies can weaken a person's ability to perceive pleasurable experiences, including feelings of love and being loved, accompanied by symptoms such as decreased interest and decreased energy. It is important to pay attention to whether these symptoms persist for more than two weeks. Personality traits such as split personality or avoidant personality may manifest as emotional apathy, which typically stabilizes from adolescence but rarely leads to complete loss of emotional ability. The defensive emotional closure caused by childhood attachment trauma is often related to early experiences of neglect or abuse, and residual emotional reactions often occur in specific safety contexts. Long term chronic stress can increase the emotional response threshold, manifested as emotional dullness, but it usually gradually recovers after the stressor is eliminated.

It is recommended to maintain a regular sleep schedule and moderate exercise to help regulate the emotional state, and try to record residual emotional response patterns through writing an emotional diary. If accompanied by social dysfunction or prolonged duration, professional psychological assessment can be sought. Gradual exposure to safe emotional interactions, combined with mindfulness practice to observe changes in one's own emotions, can help rebuild emotional connection abilities. Be careful to avoid further suppressing emotions through overwork or addictive behavior, as such states often require a longer period of psychological adjustment.