Feeling emotionally numb, unable to cry, and noticing a change in how you feel emotions can be a side effect of some psychiatric medications, especially those used for anxiety and depression. Sometimes it leads to what's called emotional blunting. This means you might still feel sad or anxious on some level, but your emotional responses like crying or feeling joy may feel "muted" or distant.

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Answer: Hello. Thank you for sharing your concern. The emotional numbness or inability to feel emotions like before — known as "emotional blunting" — can sometimes be a side effect of certain psychiatric medications, especially antidepressants or antipsychotics. Since you're taking Flumet Plus (likely contains flupenthixol + melitracen), Ketrip (amitriptyline), and Lona Fest, this could be medication-related. However, this symptom can also be a part of underlying depression or anxiety disorders, especially when chronic.

Hi It’s likely emotional blunting from your anxiety medications, where you feel numb and can’t cry despite sadness or anxiety. This is not uncommon but should be discussed with your psychiatrist, as dose or medication adjustments can help. Do not stop medication on your own. Therapy can also help reconnect you with your feelings safely. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.

You are on the medications you have mentioned, further it needs to be explored what symptoms have been improved on above medications and is it due to lethargic or low energy, you are not able to feel emotional or excess sedation. Medications need to be optimised*( dose adjust ). You must plan a consultation with your doctor so that medications dose can be adjusted. Do not worry, you will be alright, it's not a big problem

Hello, Thank you for reaching out. What you're experiencing could be described as "emotional blunting" – a known side effect of certain psychiatric medications, especially SSRIs, benzodiazepines, and some antipsychotics, which may be present in Flumet Plus, Lona Fest, or Ketrip (depending on the exact compositions). It may need dose adjustment or medication review, especially if it’s affecting your quality of life. Sometimes, it settles over time as the body adjusts to the medication.

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