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Originally Posted by Artchic528
These past few months I've noticed that I often get a numb feeling when I'm emoting. Like, when something should normally make me feel super angry, or super happy, I just feel this numb feeling inside of me. It's like my meds won't let me feel the emotion totally, or at all.
I've heard other people on here talk of this numb feeling, so I know I'm not alone. It's a bit frustrating, but the alternative is to have super strong emotions. I don't know which is worse, feeling numb, or being out of control.
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Artchic,
Not saying this is the answer for everyone but more therapy (self reflection) and less psych drugs might help. Some drugs (gabapentin, xanax, alcohol, pot) can numb or help you avoid emotions. It is only temporary with occassional use but if you use daily the effect lasts. Daily alcohol use can also make you more depressed. Also, we numb ourselves when we do not want to face painful emotions or have not dealt with a trauma....