Author: u/Wooden-Building
Open original source ↗“What i'm experiencing after stopping lexapro 3 months ago is this blank mind 24/7. I have no inner monologue anymore, no random thoughts, cant hear my inner voice, no visualisation and severe memory issues. I can hardly remember what i did a couple hours ago. Its just nothing and no emotions all day every day. I never had this before Lexapro so i know its more than just "depression" i literally cannot feel any emotions anymore good or bad, im wondering if this is what everyone feels without anxiety?? If it is it’s horrible. im extremely unmotivated now and nothing gives me any form of stimulation, electronics included. Its by far the most devastating thing i have ever experienced in my life (25M) and the thought that i will be like this forever has for the first time made me quite serious about suicide. The ramifications this has had on my day to day life has been terrible. I struggle socialising now and connecting with others as i just cannot think what to say to people anymore as i don't get random triggers of thoughts. I have zero anxiety also. ​ This video explains it perfectly [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l48EpMJ53wg&ab\_channel=BlankMind](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l48EpMJ53wg&ab_channel=BlankMind)”
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“Blank mind, weak imagination, very few thoughts and inner voice feels completely turned down... an overall dull flat mood constantly can’t feel sad or anxious but also can’t feel excited or happy feelings.”
“What i'm experiencing after stopping lexapro 3 months ago is this blank mind 24/7. I have no inner monologue anymore, no random thoughts, cant hear my inner voice, no visualisation and severe memory issues. I can hardly remember what i did a couple hours ago. Its just nothing and no emotions all day every day. I never had this before Lexapro so i know its more than just "depression" i literally ca”
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