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An antonym of stoical would be emotional or expressive, as it conveys a lack of emotional restraint or detachment.
A person who has no feelings of emotions may be referred to as emotionally numb or experiencing emotional detachment.
The distant view in the dream represents increasing emotional detachment or "distance" from the ex in real life.
Compulsive behaviors are associated with emotional or neurochemical disorders that can range from autism to obsessive-compulsive disorder. You should discuss this with a professional you can trust, perhaps a school nurse or counselor.
It is likely that s/he would be able to help, since compulsive masturbation is an emotional problem.
Detachment refers to the state of being emotionally disconnected or indifferent. It involves letting go of strong emotional attachments or feelings towards a person, situation, or outcome.
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Addiction
Emotional detachment refers to the ability or tendency to distance oneself from one's feelings, making it difficult to form intimate connections with others or to fully engage with emotions. It can be a coping mechanism to protect oneself from getting hurt or overwhelmed by emotions.
That defines addiction.
i call it "frozen in time" which is better suited for me since i also "look" as i did half my life ago, however, it's more an self example and also cryptic too. wiki for "emotional detachment"
Possible reasons could include strained family relationships, unresolved conflicts, emotional detachment, or cultural beliefs about expressing grief.