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Originally Posted by CatLuver
I can totally relate to you. For about the past year and a half, I have just had a completely blank mind, aside from negative recurring thoughts and anger. I can think positive thoughts but no emotion is associated with them so they dont stick. I am on wellbutrin (150 mg daily) and concerta (18 mg daily) for depression. I am 29 and I dont feel any love for anyone including my husband or any excitement for anything, I just know I should feel that way so I intellectually feel things if that makes any sense. I know this is what depression is but does this go away for anyone? When depression is cured can you laugh and actually feel good? I have been on this combination of medications for a 3 weeks now, with no help. I have been on the wellbutrin alone about two monthes now. Thank you!!
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Hi, CatLuver....I can only tell you what I have read here as well as my own experiences. Some people seem to be able to get back to where they were...some temporarily, some (I hope because they no longer need to post here) permanently. For myself, I was not always like this but I don't think I can be back to where I was, mentally. I am much improved from the dark days, but I now have a new "normal" and there are ups and downs within that normal. My new normal is not my old happy self, though
Depression really robs you of hope and the ability to want. These are exactly the things you need to fight depression.
Please stick around and keep posting. It helps to know that you're not alone.