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Symphony.

September 17th 2012 09:48 PM

Are the meds supposed to work this way?

So, my meds have gotten me to the point where I feel very little emotional reaction. I pretty much either have no mood, or I'm happy, but it's usually the no mood. I get happy at what I consider to be the usual, or "normal" amount of time.
Anyway, although I'm no longer depressed, I don't usually feel sad at normal times to feel such. Like, if there's a problem I'm having, I won't feel worried about it, despite it feeling as though my brain is telling my emotions to be worried. Does that make any sense? And thus, if I'm worried about something it's hard for me to tell if I've solved my problem when I have no emotional reaction whatsoever and I don't know if I'm "feeling" better.
I in no way wish to still be depressed, but at the same time I wish there was some other option than feeling this way. Is this normal, or should I bring it up in my next psychiatrist appointment?

Lizzie

September 18th 2012 12:22 AM

Re: Are the meds supposed to work this way?

This is a very common side effect of some anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medications. But do know that not all medication works this way, you just need to find something that works for you. I highly encourage you to talk to your psychiatrist about this so that they can make changes as they see fit. :)

Palmolive

September 19th 2012 05:34 PM

Re: Are the meds supposed to work this way?

Hi there :)

Like Lizzie had previously said, this if often a side affect of medications such as an anti-depresent. I know I've gone through this before while I was on medication too. If you haven't long been on this medication, it might be that once it 'kicks' into your system and starts to work properly, the side affects will slowly stop. However, it might be helpful for you to bring this up in your next appointment with your psychiatrist. This way, for now they can at least keep an on your mood etc and then make any decisions about your medication in regards to whether for now you need to stick with it and see how it goes or whether you need to try another one :)

Jessie

anonymouswhale

September 20th 2012 01:16 AM

Re: Are the meds supposed to work this way?

As the other posters said, this can definitely be a side effect. It's sort of like a "pick your poison" at times. Would you rather feel too many negative emotions, or none at all? I'd bring it up to your psychiatrist next time, but I think that they may tell you the same thing.

Symphony.

September 23rd 2012 01:41 PM

Re: Are the meds supposed to work this way?

So I told my psychologist since I won't be seeing my psychiatrist for a few months. I know she can't change my meds but I figured until I can see my psychiatrist I should tell her. Anyway, she didn't really say anything, not even to tell my psych about it (which I will do though). I like her, but she does have kind of a tendency to not really say anything....
I guess I'll have to wait a few months, thanks guys. :)

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