Blankedonia Databaseblank mind · numb emotions
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“I am no longer brain dead or completely emotionless / utterly anhedonic... about 7 months ago I was completely lobotomized. Didn't have any emotions except occasional fear or anger... What is returning: Inner monologue, mental images, imagination, creativity, chills, goosebumps, crying...”
Cause
r/anhedonia first-person OP u/spacecasejase (post 1n32zao): Zoloft for benzo-WD depression ~10 months then abrupt stop → full PSSD + med-induced anhedonia/blunting; prior BIND from Xanax; still on Seroquel + tapering benzos. Unused BOTH.
Duration
~1+ year off Zoloft at posting; worst 'completely lobotomized' stretch ~7 months before post; ~50% back overall
Recovery notes
Credits mainly time and resilience (fish oil, vitamin D, ~5 months strict keto unclear). Windows > waves. Returning: inner monologue, mental images, imagination, crying, music enjoyment, laughter, motivation. Still tapering benzos; on long-term Seroquel.
Source URL
https://www.reddit.com/r/anhedonia/comments/1n32zao/partial_recovery_success/

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