(idea) by dolphinboy Sat Nov 11 2000 at 5:38:29
Switching off one's emotions as a long term defense mechanism. Used to protect from emotional overload or confusion.

Sometimes chronic in police officers, military personel, health care professionals and others who have to separate their emotions from their jobs to stay sane and/or physically survive.

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