Talk to Psychiatry on Emotional Flatness/Numbness
Asking For Self, Male 18, Dunyapur
I was diagnosed with OCD in April, 2017. Since then, I am continuously taking Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors(SSRIs). But as I started taking them, I started feeling emotionally numb. In the beginning, I could not feel good emotions only like happiness, joy and motivation but now after taking sertraline for 5 months, I am unable to feel all emotions. I am unable to cry or laugh. Please help me.
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Dr. Omar Murtaza Sheikh - Psychiatrist
MD, MCPS (Psychiatry) | Mansehra
What you are reporting is emotional blunting, which is a common side effect of SSRI.
After a review different options can be tried for this issue.
MD, MCPS (Psychiatry) | Mansehra | Book Appointment
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There are options in medicine with which the probability of emotional blunting is very less.
But the treatment may take time.
Regards
4 years ago
Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saqib Siddique - Psychiatrist
MBBS, DC Psych (IRE), FCPS (Psychiatry), Certified Cognitive Therapy, MRCPsych (UK) | Peshawar
79 Positive Reviews
Hi there. I am sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time. please speak to a Psychiatrist and your medication will be changed.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Adnan Khan Gandapur - Psychiatrist
MBBS , FCPS (Psychiatry) | Dera Ismail Khan
31 Positive Reviews
Already replied by Dr Saqib. my opinion is same..medicine need to be reviewed and change in life style e.g regular exercise
These are side effects of SSRI. Kindly consult psychiatrist to reduce or change medicine
Ms. Aqsa Khan - Psychologist
MSc Psychology, M.Phill (clinical psychology) | Karachi
5 Positive Reviews
Kindly start your psychotherapy and visit to your psychiatrist, thanks.
U didnt mention dose of drug
U may reduce dose if ur ocd is controlled
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My OCD is pretty controlled. I was taking Sertraline 200 mg per day which I have stopped taking 14 days ago and switched to Fluoxetine 10 mg. I am also taking Buspirone 10 mg and Aripiprazole 10 mg per day.
4 years ago
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