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Crying/Can't Cry

heretic
heretic
I used to cry every day, huge heaving sobs of pain.
This went on for many years until two years ago when I got on medication.
Now I can't cry at all, the meds make it almost impossible.
I still feel the same horrible pain inside, I just have no way to let it out.

Anybody else have this effect from meds?
solitudeisnear
solitudeisnear
I did but I am not sure what I was on at the time. It was some time ago. I did switch. Even today I still feel like my meds can keep me from the tears but when it comes to the point of just needing to get it out it now comes. Sorry not much help. Crying is sometimes my way to cope. Check with the doctor and maybe a change is not a bad idea.
Juice
Juice
I was the opposite for some time, and I know why people self-harm, because like you say, there's no way to let out the pain in your chest. Now I just have to watch a Disneyland advert or think of the film "Philadelphia" and I'm crying.

Maybe it's the literally mind-numbing effect of the anti-ds, but it can't be a healthy thing.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My meds turned me into a zombie with no emotion, I stopped taking them 2 months ago and now my Depression is back and I can barely function. I don't know what to do. I need HELP.
gramybear
gramybear
My mother has been on Prozac for years and since she started taking it, she hasn't been able to cry. Once in a great while she can, but it takes quite a bit for it to happen. I don't know why that medication does that. I take the same medication but I don't have any problem crying!. What does your doctor say about it?
AnnualGecko
AnnualGecko
Occasionally I feel as though I am in a 'zombie like' state where I can show little or no emotion, more than likely due to the meds, it still definitely exists inside. I really don't have a clue what they do or do not do for me though. I have forgotten what it's like to not be taking them daily.
heretic
heretic
The doctors I see don't tell me much, I sort of get processed through since it's the community health clinic. I guess given the choice I'd rather be a zombie than a blubbering mess.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
Yes, I am on a mood stabilizer and it makes me feel that way. But, yesterday, I got pissed at my daughter and it broke through the meds. Surprised me. I am still mad. I hope you find an outlet, I know how it feels to feel nothing, neither sad nor happy.