lifequake Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I cannot figure out whether my apathy, lack of motivation, flatness, and numbness are caused by my antidepressant or are just a part of depression. Does that make sense? On my current AD, I am no longer feeling suicidal, but I have no motivation to do anything at all. I am content to stare at a blank wall or watch TV for days like a zombie. I have no energy or desire to do anything but sleep. Is there a trade-off that must be made between stability and vitality, or could a med-switch potentially help with this? A large part of me wants to stop taking my med, just so I can feel something. Can anyone relate? Any and all comments or thoughts are welcome and appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Maverick Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Flatness is a symptom of depression but the whole point of meds is to fix it, so no matter what the cause is, talk to your doc about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cacia Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) ; Edited July 8, 2013 by Cacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 SSRIs cause a lot of flatness in me as well as apathy. Abilify helps me immensely with this flatness and apathy. Not saying it would work for you; I'm just stating what has helped me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluechick Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I disagree that certain causes the same type of flatness as certain meds. For me there was a qualitative difference. Hard to describe. Regardless, the flatness was a symptom that was a deal breaker for me. I told my Pdoc that he was going to fix it or I would get his help to get off meds. So he fixed it. Wellbutrin is my wonder drug. I definitely vote that you talk to your Pdoc. You don't deserve to live like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateislate Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I've had really bad apathy on some SSRI's - Zoloft was the worst, and the worst thing about it was I was too apathetic to care, so I stayed on it for over a year. It was only after I got off of it and came back to "life" that I realized how bad it had been.On the other hand, I've taken other AD's and not had the problem at all. Right now I'm on a cocktail with an SSRI (Lexapro) at a high dose and having no problem with apathy whatsoever.It's hard to know whether apathy is from an AD or from depression. But either way it's not an acceptable way to live, and maybe you need a med switch. You should definitely let your pdoc know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifequake Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks for the replies. It gives me hope to think that this doesn't have to be the only way to live. I will bring it up with my pdoc and see what comes up before deciding to ditch the AD on my own. Cold turkey is never a good option, right? Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 My affect is always flat, personally. Not 100%, but close to that. I think it does have to do with the MI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookgirl Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Celexa made me numb and flat. I talked to my pdoc and switched meds and it resolved. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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