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Does she using the word "numb", because she can't feel anything after a break-up?

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Rebecca

That's correct! "Numb" is also used to describe the feeling of feeling "nothing" emotionally, in addition to physically. Ex: It's been only a week since my breakup. I feel numb. Ex: I was outside in the cold for so long, my hands and feet are numb.

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