I have felt that way before. I felt like I was in a fog. It was an awful feeling to not have feelings, so I do get what you are saying.I remember going to the dr. and saying, Please help me feel something, I can't cry or laugh. It was awful. Hopefully switching antidepressants will help. It did for me a couple of the times.. I actually have had a good experience on vibryd, after trying many others.Everybody's body responds differently, so hopefully Lexapro will work for you. I was on that one for a while and it helped at the time, I just ended up with side effects I couldn't deal with. Hang in there. Hopefully you will feel something soon.
Also I am a mom too, I know that part is hard, but keep up the great work. They need us to still give them the praises they need. your post reminded me of that, so thank you very much.

I feel like that a lot. I understand what you are saying. I am a mom too but my kids are older. Hopefully the new med. will help. Hugs.

It's called severe depression and we all have different symptoms, or multiple symptoms. Are you talking to anyone? How is your other half as far as understanding what you are going through? You do feel something honey. You feel love for that sweet little 4 year old that you take such good care of. You wouldn't and couldn't do that if you felt nothing. Hopefully your new medication will help. In the meantime, walking and finding anyway to smile and laugh works wonders for depression. Let us know how you are doing. Hugs GB

Yes i have felt like that.
It is very scary for me. On days like that I try to do something that I used to like.
Or something that I remember I wanted to do but never could make time for because of work or hubby or kids etc.
I try to stay away from the computer and the tv. As they just waste time and make me feel worse.
I find if I prioritize backwards it helps.
The things I wanted to do but never have time for like a hobby or doing something creative no matter how small. Even if I don't want to at the moment I know I did want to yesterday or last week.
Sometimes it shifts my thoughts so I can feel something again.
Hope that helps.

I have totally felt that way at times. It's hard to pull yourself out of it, but definitely possible. It just takes time. I had friends I could turn to to help me out thankfully because at the time I couldn't afford counseling. Good luck to you and just try to focus on the positives even if it is hard. You will get through this.

...I've been feeling that way for two days now. I find it to be a relief. I think it's much better than being in pain(which is what I'm normally used to). I rather enjoy it, if that makes any sense. I can think clearer, my thoughts aren't muddled, or constrained by emotion. Unlike you, however, I am enjoying some of my dearer pass times, like reading, exercising, or writing...

I too know this "non-feeling." I have lived in this state for over a decade. The psychiatrists call it a "flat affect." Flat because there are no emotions, and affect is there fancy way of saying emotions.

As I am medication resistant, I have just had to live my life without joy, love, having any interests in old hobbies, and getting no pleasure from anything. It is not easy, and it certainly isn't fun, but you can still survive.

I do hope for your sake that medication is the key and that you will regain a sense of enjoyment from your life.

IN all the therapy I have had, the only explanation I ever had for the numbness you are describing, is that something in your psyche is protecting you from something fearful or painful. The good news is, you are aware of it, you are treating it, and It, like all non-feeling or feeling states, will pass. All of this stuff comes to pass, not to stay.

Thank you for being here in the healing community. Many have left.

Hi...been there...done that...for the last YEAR!!!...

I know exactly how you feel...and I HATE IT!...

I also hate going through the motions...but I still do it sometimes...

For me, meds just help me get through each day...but that numbness is always there...

I found it strange in the beginning...because I started to notice it during the Colorado Theater Shooting and then again during the Sandy Hook murders....I couldn't feel anything...no sorrow, no sympathy...nothing...nothing but frustration and anger towards the MEDIA...and no one else!!!....It was weird, but I made it through all that stuff with absolutely no feelings about anything...I just don't care ...I can't concentrate...or focus...and I can't make decisions!!! IT REALLY SUCKS....

Its funny that GramyBear said it SEVERE depression...I took a health screening today @ walmart while waiting for my Rx...and that was what it said...that I was SEVERLY DEPRESSED and should consider finding a Dr/Therapist....HA!

Little do they know, I have one...my next appt is AUG.27!!!!!!!!

OH WELL

I have bipolar, so when I have days when I'm flat it is good.

Oh yes....many, many times. I have a family history of depression so I am no stranger to this curse. You should praise yourself for at least recognizing the fact that something is up and you sought medical care. It can take a few weeks for the Lexapro to kick in, but even if you think its not working DO NOT JUST STOP TAKING IT. Or you will be fucked up more than you are now. I am not only taking from patient experience, but medical work experience. It may also be possible that Lexapro may not be the med for you. Sometimes you have to try 2 or 3, maybe even 4 before you find the one that works best for you. But please don't get discouraged because you will get better. You may also want to consider seeing a therapist. They are good at helping you to deal with your feelings and sometimes you can take care of things in less than 6 visits. You will know if the Lexapro is working for you in 4-6 weeks. If you still feel bad, bring it up to your doctor and ask to try something else. God bless and good luck to you.