I really can't remember the last time I laughed so hard I was going cry. Or the last time I even really cried. Sometimes I feel like I've lost the major ends of the emotional spectrum (well, except for feeling crappy haha) and now I'm just stuck going through the motions. Anyone have tips on getting them back?

[Rohag]

Originally Posted by keeprolling

I feel like I've lost the major ends of the emotional spectrum

Well stated. That resonates.
I wish I had an answer.

I'm kind of in the same boat. Not feeling the greatest mood-wise, but not bad enough to cry. I find that doing something fun or being around friends helps me laugh. I'm glad I don't cry - - I did so much of that early on in my depression (up until a few weeks ago)

[regretful]

It's been a rough ride for me too. I remember feeling very good recently; but when I'm on medication, like I am now, there is really no emotion to express. I wish I had a better answer for you. Like newgal2 I'm not crying...but I'm also not sleeping, laughing, smiling, etc.

[Alone & confused]

Originally Posted by keeprolling

I really can't remember the last time I laughed so hard I was going cry. Or the last time I even really cried. Sometimes I feel like I've lost the major ends of the emotional spectrum (well, except for feeling crappy haha) and now I'm just stuck going through the motions. Anyone have tips on getting them back?

I spend most of my life in auto pilot, having no idea what would make me laugh or smile again. When I get stuck so long there that NOTHING sounds like fun, I have to try to what USED TO make me happy before I got stuck. Like, my favorite funny movie or music that put me in a good mood. And alot of times I even have to force myself to do those things . But most of time, if I can make myself take that first step, I'll end up kind of enjoying it. My kids sometimes have to literally drag me out of my comfort zone to do things , & I may even get mad at them for making me go but after awhile I'll find myself having fun. Once I break through that barrier, I'll start to feel better. The longest journey starts with one small step.

[dickens]

I feel I am lucky that I can still laugh at funny things. I am surprised that the last few years on anti-depressants have left me, previously a drama queen, unable to cry. Does anyone else find this to be true?

dickens

Originally Posted by Alone & confused

I spend most of my life in auto pilot, having no idea what would make me laugh or smile again. When I get stuck so long there that NOTHING sounds like fun, I have to try to what USED TO make me happy before I got stuck. Like, my favorite funny movie or music that put me in a good mood. And alot of times I even have to force myself to do those things . But most of time, if I can make myself take that first step, I'll end up kind of enjoying it. My kids sometimes have to literally drag me out of my comfort zone to do things , & I may even get mad at them for making me go but after awhile I'll find myself having fun. Once I break through that barrier, I'll start to feel better. The longest journey starts with one small step.

Well, it's not like I can't laugh anymore but it's definitely a lot harder to pull out the emotion than it used to be. I guess I'm just noticing it more because my roommate will find something hilarious every few days and just cannot contain herself because she's laughing so hard. And I sit on the sidelines smiling but wondering what in the world do I have to do to get a reaction out of my own body like that.
And I have not cried I think... in over a year. My eyes prickle a bit now and then but nothing is really shed. Which is unfortunate because honestly crying is kind of therapeutic :/
But yeah, I find that it really helps to look for things in the past that used to make you smile and laugh and try things in the similar vein. I've been learning the ukulele and that makes me feel at peace... not happy to say but eh, maybe someday lol