Blankedonia Databaseblank mind · numb emotions
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Author: u/fivefold_

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“What disturbs me the most is the constant feeling of Blank mindedness (which developed from the very first 25mg dose) and the emotional numbing. ... I'm a blank minded zombie now.”
Cause
SSRIs over ~10 years (Zoloft from 25 mg up to 100–300 mg; Abilify 5–10 mg last year), quit abruptly ~5 months before post; writer attributes blank-mindedness from first 25 mg dose and worsening emotional numbing/PSSD after quitting.
Duration
Blank-mindedness from early Zoloft (~years); about 5 months off at Sep 2022 post with ongoing blank mind + emotional numbing.
Recovery notes
Brief tender emotions right after quitting then worsening numbness; no recovery of blank mind or softer emotions at post. Not medical advice.
Source URL
https://www.reddit.com/r/dpdr/comments/xdtwy7/

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