Blankedonia Databaseblank mind · numb emotions
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Author: u/heartskyme

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“Things I used to enjoy - like music, hobbies, or food - just don’t bring me pleasure anymore... my mind just goes completely blank (thought blocking). Sometimes, I even feel like I don’t have any thoughts at all”
Cause
Self-described negative symptoms of schizophrenia (blunted affect, avolition, anhedonia, alogia), possibly depression; on antipsychotics, antidepressants and a little Ritalin.
Duration
Not stated ('pretty often').
Recovery notes
Says antipsychotics, antidepressants and a little Ritalin help, but not completely. No later update checked. Not medical advice.
Source URL
https://www.reddit.com/r/schizophrenia/comments/1l6m2wq/

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