Psycho-Babble Psychology Thread 970260

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At a loss

Posted by Whirlwind21 on November 14, 2010, at 20:43:34

Here is a strange thing that has been happening to me for perhaps the last three months. In early August all of a sudden it felt like I had not emotions or feelings. Like feel excited or nervous or even angry. Granted I would still laugh or cry but they just didnt feel the same. I also had this zoned out feeling along with it. Does anyone have an idea of what this could be?

 

Re: At a loss » Whirlwind21

Posted by obsidian on November 14, 2010, at 21:59:59

In reply to At a loss, posted by Whirlwind21 on November 14, 2010, at 20:43:34

depression?
any other symptoms?
whatever it is, a visit to a psychiatrist is advised.
take good care of yourself,
I'm glad you're sharing what you're going through.

 

Re: At a loss

Posted by Whirlwind21 on November 15, 2010, at 21:59:39

In reply to At a loss, posted by Whirlwind21 on November 14, 2010, at 20:43:34

How could it be depression? I thought depression was when your sad all of the time.

 

Re: At a loss » Whirlwind21

Posted by obsidian on November 16, 2010, at 21:57:32

In reply to Re: At a loss, posted by Whirlwind21 on November 15, 2010, at 21:59:39

> How could it be depression? I thought depression was when your sad all of the time.

sometimes depression presents with a blunting of emotions, a lack of enjoyment in things, social withdrawal.
I don't know that that is what you're describing though.
...that's why I was asking if you had other symptoms

 

Re: At a loss » Whirlwind21

Posted by obsidian on November 16, 2010, at 22:17:50

In reply to At a loss, posted by Whirlwind21 on November 14, 2010, at 20:43:34

again, I hope you can see a doctor.
I can't know what you're going through...can only guess. Does "depersonalization" sound like something??
see link:
http://www.answers.com/topic/depersonalization

"A second prominent feature is the blunting of emotion or its total absence. The patient can experience neither love nor hate, neither pain nor pleasure. He complains of having become a stranger to himself and there are long periods in which he feels dead, loveless, and a mere automaton. Yet emotional responses are preserved and he exhibits natural affective reactions; facial expressions may appear lively and responsive when he is exposed to emotional stimulation."


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