[tryingthingsout]

I have always struggled with empathy but was a very emotional child. Many things has happened that changed me, like depression, bullying, psychosis and low self esteem.

Now in my late teens I'm finally numb to all of this. For a week I have barely felt any empathy or remorse, I have been impulsive and careless - and to be honest, it feels really good.
I suspect this might be a side-effect since it started after I increased the amount of meds I'm taking. My therapist has set up an appointment with a doctor and we will decide to either increase the dosage or try new meds. So I know this feeling will be over soon.

However, I am just trying to enjoy this while it lasts. I used to feel guilty about everything, but lately I've been feeling a lot more free. I don't really have a point with this post other than just telling someone (can't really tell real life friends that I love being emotionless).

Has anyone else experienced this? Can it be the meds? I am curious how my personality has made a complete 180 in such a short amount of time.

[Skeezyks]

Hello tryingthingsout: Well... I can't say as I've had this particular experience. But I certainly do know that med's can have an impact on a person's personaility. In my case, there were secrets I had kept my entire life! I would NEVER have told anyone! But I was on Effexor for a period of time. Then I was on the maximum recommended dosage of Cymbalta for a year or two.

During that time, I suddenly became able to talk about some of these secrets. I'm convinced it was the med's that "loosened my lips", so to speak. And, in retrospect, I'm sorry it happened. I simply ended up feeling exposed & foolish... (I'm no longer on med's at all.) So anyway, based on that experience, the experience you describe in your post does not surprise me. I wish you well...