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Posted by Wolf Dreamer on August 16, 2004, at 18:40:37
What medications kill off or greatly dull emotions? Something that would eliminated all anxiety, me not caring about turning off the other emotions as well since I never use them much for anything anyway. I'd probably be a lot more focused without them.I know its usually just a side effect, but doesn't matter. If it can't harm me in any way, and it kills emotions, I'm all for it.
Posted by malthus on August 16, 2004, at 19:26:28
In reply to What medications kill emotions. I want some., posted by Wolf Dreamer on August 16, 2004, at 18:40:37
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> What medications kill off or greatly dull emotions? Something that would eliminated all anxiety, me not caring about turning off the other emotions as well since I never use them much for anything anyway. I'd probably be a lot more focused without them.
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> I know its usually just a side effect, but doesn't matter. If it can't harm me in any way, and it kills emotions, I'm all for it.
>Xyprexa seemed to put me in a "I don't feel anything" mode but I gained weight on it. Initially it makes you feel really floaty without a care in the world but that wore off for me. I keep asking my pdoc what she thinks about electroshock therapy but she keeps saying I'm not depressed enough! I guess I would have to be prone in my bed, not able to get up unless I had to go to the potty, but I'm losing hope that there is any medication out there to help me feel better. Otherwise I don't know of a medication that kills off emotions. If only there were one to kill of the bad emotions except for a teeny bit of anxiety so that you could be motivated to get things done, in a good way.
Posted by linkadge on August 16, 2004, at 21:34:44
In reply to Re: What medications kill emotions. I want some., posted by malthus on August 16, 2004, at 19:26:28
You could try mood stabalizers like depakote.
Or perhaps a high dose of selective SSRI celexa or luvox, and then add a beta blocker.SSRI' + Beta blocker was pretty much comfortably numb for me.
Its not good to be without emotions. Sometimes it is our emotions, passions/desires that can prompt some of the most deeprooted perhaps spiritual recoveries. It is fine to numb down for a while but I found while it kept me from getting worse, I also did not get any better.
Linkadge
Posted by alesta on August 17, 2004, at 2:07:09
In reply to What medications kill emotions. I want some., posted by Wolf Dreamer on August 16, 2004, at 18:40:37
SSRIs, baby. take your pick. just a normal dose will do--it doesn't need to be high.
amy
Posted by alesta on August 17, 2004, at 2:09:37
In reply to What medications kill emotions. I want some., posted by Wolf Dreamer on August 16, 2004, at 18:40:37
just wanted to add that for some reason you still might feel emotions while socializing. i do.
Posted by Wolf Dreamer on August 17, 2004, at 5:04:33
In reply to Re: What medications kill emotions. I want some., posted by alesta on August 17, 2004, at 2:09:37
I never socialize so thats not a problem. I even tried to start a hermit colony filled with equally antisocial people, but few were seriously interested. http://s3.invisionfree.com/Random_Thoughts/index.php?s=99ecab53514185da54f1462b79ecac85&showforum=6
I woke up at 2am terrorfied, having all these insane worries in my mind, and I have anxiety constantly despite all attempts with supplements, etc. to stop it. So, killing off all emotions entirely, will surely do that, as long as it doesn't affect my concentration or mind in any way.
I remember reading about something that increased concentration but killed emotions... I need to check up on that.
Posted by linkadge on August 17, 2004, at 8:08:30
In reply to What medications kill emotions. I want some. » alesta, posted by Wolf Dreamer on August 17, 2004, at 5:04:33
There is freedom from anxiety without killing all emotions. I remember when I was "well". I could still feel a full range of emotions, but my brain would listen to me when I told it that "I have done all I can do for now"
Linkadge
Posted by spingirl on August 17, 2004, at 8:42:22
In reply to What medications kill emotions. I want some., posted by Wolf Dreamer on August 16, 2004, at 18:40:37
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> What medications kill off or greatly dull emotions? Something that would eliminated all anxiety, me not caring about turning off the other emotions as well since I never use them much for anything anyway.Sweetie, I don't think you want to do that. It would put you in the category of people like Dahmer, Bundy, etc. Only sociopaths don't feel emotion. I have wished for the same thing--something to make the pain go away, but totally wiping out emotion isn't so good. If you haven't tried therapy, maybe it would help. I can't afford it, so I write in my journal. Sometimes expressing the bad and painful emotions helps. I don't know why you are at the point of wanting to feel no emotion, but I would say it's not a good sign at all. Please talk to someone about this if you can.
(Apologies in advance if you've tried all of the above and it hasn't worked. Keep trying, 'kay?)
Posted by woolav on August 17, 2004, at 10:18:41
In reply to Re: What medications kill emotions. I want some., posted by spingirl on August 17, 2004, at 8:42:22
I agree with alesta's post. Most ssri's numb emotions. I take prozac and lamictal along with xanax. And, with this combo, i still feel emotions, but they dont control my life. Mood stabilizers might be a good choice. Ever try lithium?
PS just remember, you dont want to be a walking zombie!!
Posted by chemist on August 17, 2004, at 12:17:16
In reply to What medications kill emotions. I want some., posted by Wolf Dreamer on August 16, 2004, at 18:40:37
hello there, chemist here...i would have to agree with malthus and linkadge in re: zyprexa and depakote. not having taken zyprexa personally - but having had friends/associates on the med - my consideration is second-hand. however, as linkadge points out, depakote is a wonderful way to enter the world of the zombie, from my personal experience (i discontinued the drug after about 2 weeks because of the dullness). however, there are plenty of options to choose from, and some people respond in drastically different ways to the meds listed in this thread. all that said, i do concur with later posters who ask the question, why turn out all the lights when there is so much to see, given the appropriate assistance? perhaps your current med cocktail needs to be adjusted: has this been addressed with your doctor? just asking/confirming....all the best, chemist
Posted by Wolf Dreamer on August 17, 2004, at 15:22:08
In reply to Re: What medications kill emotions. I want some. » Wolf Dreamer, posted by chemist on August 17, 2004, at 12:17:16
Everything people mention, that I then look up, seems to tell me: "It may have horrible side effects, and once you get on it, you can NOT get off it right away. You have to ease off of it for months, and be miserable, taking permanent mental and physical damage all the way down."
Rather scary.
I have tried dozens of supplements and vitamins at times, switched to distill water, and changed my diet even. I think that has helped somewhat, but I still can't go a day without anxiety.
Anyone try oxygen therapy or anything like that? I know I need a prescription for it officially for medical reasons, but I can buy pure oxygen for industrial use or scuba diving I think without a prescription, and just use it since its the same thing. It seems to relax people.
Posted by WAKI on August 17, 2004, at 23:46:45
In reply to What medications kill emotions. I want some., posted by Wolf Dreamer on August 16, 2004, at 18:40:37
There are some excellent answeres here for you. springirl's did give me a laugh. Bundy and the other weirdo are some serious side effects.
Imagine taking a pill and you go next door and start eating the neighbors arm. I could not imagine what blood would do to a white starched shirt. If you end up doing it, my mom always said use soda or find some shout it out. I just hope your not my neighbor. Or if your gay and turn into a bundy you'll be a chick magnet. Or if your straight and turn in dahamer you'll turn gay. You could be on that show, I think they call it gueer eye for the straight guy. These gay guys to total make overs for straight guys. These guys do an awsome job.
back to the question. I'm with alesta on the ssri's. however out of all of them paxil was the only thing that spaced me out.
All though I did not think of storing people in my fridge and snacking on them.
My problem was all details in my mind were lost. I was not able to think to far out and stress. It made me cool as a cucumber.
If it makes you feel good to forget about everything for awhile go for it. Longterm like the others said you will have to face the music sooner or later.
Posted by Fromage47 on August 19, 2004, at 13:58:17
In reply to What medications kill emotions. I want some., posted by Wolf Dreamer on August 16, 2004, at 18:40:37
I agree with you wolf dreamer, 100% !!! If you ever find one let me know.
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