Slow Days

Feeling detached

Disconnected from yourself, from other people or from what’s happening around you.

If this feeling is heavy right now, you don’t have to hold it alone. Free support is available.

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Where it sits on the wheel

Detached is in the outer ring, under Tired › Numb.

Open it on the full wheel

A gentle prompt

Press your feet into the floor and notice five things you can see. Write them down, one by one.

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Something that might help right now

Breathing Space

A slow breathing guide, if you’d like something gentle to focus on.

Feelings near detached

  • Numb (one ring in)

    Detached is feeling at a distance from yourself, other people or what’s happening; numb is about feelings going quiet.

  • Flat (also under Numb)

    Flat is about how things feel; detached is about feeling at a distance from them.

  • Empty (also under Numb)

    Empty is a hollow inside; detached is a distance from yourself, other people or the world.

About the feelings wheel

Detached is one of the 104 words on the Slow Days feelings wheel, and the list of feelings has them all. The wheel isn’t a test or a diagnosis.

If a feeling has been heavy for a while, or you don’t feel safe, please talk to someone you trust or reach out for free support. If you’re in danger, call your local emergency number.