Hi, gang. So, one of the issues I have had, honestly, for a few years, is that I rarely if ever smile or laugh anymore. Even when not in a big depression, I find it nearly impossible to smile and more difficult still to laugh. I don't think it is my atypicals (now, Seroquel and Abilify), since, when off them, this did not improve.

I have heard anecdotally people on lithium state that they feel sometimes lithium can 'blunt' affect somewhat and make laughter less common. I am wondering if anyone less here has thoughts on this. It is quite disappointing to live this way.

I used to be considered a somewhat funny person by my friends. I seemed to make other people laugh a lot. I don't do that anymore, mostly because I find almost nothing amusing. The idea of watching a comedy is just laughable to me. Why would anyone ever do that?

Anyhow, just looking for some help here. Thanks.