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Emotional numbness
Hello. I'm on anxiety medication -flumet plus , lona fest and ketrip. Recently i have been feeling that i cannot feel any emotion as I used to earlier. I feel anxious and sad but cannot cry. What is this? Is it normal and if not then what to do
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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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Consult a good Psychiatrist and psychodynamic therapy
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Try to connect and involve in things which excites you and gives you happiness as it will help you to reduce your anxiety.
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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.
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Next Steps (What should the patient do next?):
Please do not stop or adjust your medication on your own.
Consult your prescribing psychiatrist to review your treatment — dose adjustments or medication changes may help.
Your doctor may consider switching to medications with less emotional flattening.
Psychotherapy (like CBT or supportive counselling) can help bring back emotional clarity.
Track if these symptoms worsen or if you feel disconnected from reality — let your psychiatrist know.
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Helpful Tips / Word of Caution:
Emotional numbness is not uncommon but should not be ignored.
Never abruptly stop psychiatric medications — it may cause withdrawal or worsening of symptoms.
With proper monitoring and care, this side effect can be managed effectively.
Dr. Shivam Bhandari Jain
Consultant Psychiatrist
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📍 Health 4 U Clinic, 249 Gufa Mandir Road, Lalghati, Bhopal
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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.
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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
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plan a follow up visit with your doctor with medications strip so that dose can be rechecked
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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.
Next Steps
1. Do not stop the medicines abruptly.
2. Consult your prescribing psychiatrist- they may consider adjusting the dosage or switching to a medication with fewer side effects.
3. Keep a daily journal to track your mood and emotional response- it will help your doctor evaluate the situation better.
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Try to engage in activities that naturally evoke emotion (music, art, movies, or meaningful conversations). Emotional blunting can improve once medication is optimized or changed under medical supervision.
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