“He Slowly Disappeared While Still Being Physically Present” — A Story About Severe Emotional Withdrawal
When Aarav (name changed) first came to the clinic, his family was not complaining about aggression, shouting, or bizarre behavior. Their complaint was something quieter. “He has stopped being himself.” At first, everyone thought he was simply stressed. He had become unusually silent over the past 2–3 years. Slowly, he stopped talking during family conversations. …
