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Old Sep 21, 2013, 12:31 PM
Anonymous33445
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Originally Posted by sewerrats View Post
I am only trying to help you I don't tell lies, its just I am blunt and to the point, take it and feel free to insult me, its not a problem.
That's why I like my psychiatrist.

But sewerrats is right, over time and at high dosages, antidepressants can cause "the flat effect" where you basically have these symptoms;

Emotional side-effects of SSRIs:

General effects on all emotions:
Reduced intensity, or even absence of emotions, which are flattened, numbed, dulled or blanked; thoughts rather than feelings; difficulty understanding emotions; emotions feel fake or artificial; improved emotional control.

Reduction of positive emotions:
Reduced intensity and frequency of e.g. excitement, enjoyment, happiness, love, affection, passion, enthusiasm.

Reduction of negative emotions:
Reduced intensity and frequency of e.g. sadness, anger, aggression, anxiety and worry. Reduced ability to cry.

Emotional detachment:
Detachment or disconnection from the environment; from the self; and from other people, including children, partner and friends.

Just not caring:
Not caring about self, about others, about responsibilities; apathy; reduced interest and motivation; disinhibition; thoughts of self-harm.

Changed personality:
Aspects of personality are altered or removed; behaviour is out of character.

Effects on everyday life:
Helpful and/or unhelpful; often helpful initially, but becoming unhelpful as recovery occurs; masking or hiding problems; impact on responsibilities, on own behaviour, on relationships with others, on creativity, on judgement and decision-making.