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Posted by mike lynch on August 23, 2006, at 23:43:34
I don't know, I always thought that I'd regain the ability to cry after being off SSRI's for a while, but it just isn't returning. I am more emotional then most people, and if anything I consider it a release and it's frustrating when you feel it but it just can't be let out. The bigger problem is that, I wonder what the drug has changed in me to cause this sudden change.
Posted by yxibow on August 24, 2006, at 11:34:42
In reply to Inability to cry, posted by mike lynch on August 23, 2006, at 23:43:34
> I don't know, I always thought that I'd regain the ability to cry after being off SSRI's for a while, but it just isn't returning. I am more emotional then most people, and if anything I consider it a release and it's frustrating when you feel it but it just can't be let out. The bigger problem is that, I wonder what the drug has changed in me to cause this sudden change.
It might be a lag in chemistry in your brain -- it isn't necessarily permanent. A lot of antidepressants will block this. Psychiatric conditions alone may also do as well.I consider an occasional cry session a let-out, sometimes I force myself with songs I consider sad. But equally reinforcing is a happy let-out, listening to happy songs and attempting to cheer yourself up. I know, that can be more challenging, but maybe it would be more rewarding too. Either has some benefit.
best wishes
-- Jay
Posted by valene on August 24, 2006, at 16:27:01
In reply to Re: Inability to cry » mike lynch, posted by yxibow on August 24, 2006, at 11:34:42
I feel the same way. After being off Prozac for one year still do not have an easier ability to cry as I used to. Makes you wonder just what Prozac does to you long term doesn't it.
Val
Posted by linkadge on August 24, 2006, at 18:38:06
In reply to Re: Inability to cry, posted by valene on August 24, 2006, at 16:27:01
There are reports of genital anesthesia persisting for years after discontinuation of SSRI medication. Perhaps the inability to cry is like a persistant anesthesia to the emotions.
It can come back (ability to cry) as it has with me.
Linkadge
Posted by mike lynch on August 24, 2006, at 21:07:12
In reply to Re: Inability to cry, posted by linkadge on August 24, 2006, at 18:38:06
I hope so, I've been off them since last june and nothing.
Posted by rjlockhart on August 24, 2006, at 22:45:32
In reply to Re: Inability to cry, posted by valene on August 24, 2006, at 16:27:01
Prozac makes me mad, instead of getting sad i just furious.
I have had emotional breakdowns in the past that where violent. Around 17... Yelling, dispairing, craziness today im not like that anymore. I was going through a big change, but if it wasnt for prozac right now i would be feeling so in the depths of dispair.
Anyways that didnt make any sense.
Have you tried a stimulant to express your emotions?
Matt
Posted by mike lynch on August 25, 2006, at 0:00:34
In reply to Re: Inability to cry, posted by rjlockhart on August 24, 2006, at 22:45:32
stimulants definitelyt help, but it's kinda sh*tty to rely on an amphetamine just to bring out your emotions, i really dont' tolerate them well anyway
Posted by linkadge on August 26, 2006, at 6:19:34
In reply to Re: Inability to cry, posted by mike lynch on August 24, 2006, at 21:07:12
The fact that you can't cry is so sad. I hope it makes you want to cry :)
Linkadge
Posted by linkadge on August 26, 2006, at 6:21:12
In reply to Re: Inability to cry, posted by mike lynch on August 25, 2006, at 0:00:34
Rent the movie "ordinary people". Its funny cause I was on celexa for a few years and was tearless for a long time afterwards. I saw that movie on TV, and it was the first time I had cried in YEARS. Anyhow, its a very good movie for other reasons too.
Linkadge
Posted by yxibow on August 27, 2006, at 5:23:08
In reply to Re: Inability to cry, posted by linkadge on August 26, 2006, at 6:21:12
> Rent the movie "ordinary people". Its funny cause I was on celexa for a few years and was tearless for a long time afterwards. I saw that movie on TV, and it was the first time I had cried in YEARS. Anyhow, its a very good movie for other reasons too.
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> LinkadgeDonnie Darko strikes me as another intense one...
But again, a balance of happy moods should be there too..
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