Not recoveredBoth symptoms clearreddit.com/r/Schizoid2022-07-16

489-reddit-w07gzo-abuse-bipolar-lamictal-blank-mind-zero-emotions

Author: u/[deleted]

“I feel ZERO emotions. ... Sometimes I don’t even have thoughts. BLANK MIND!!! ... I just wish I could feel and have thoughts and a personality.”

Cause: Self-suspects schizoid traits; diagnosed Bipolar 1 after hospitalizations; on lamictal (says feels flat/tired with or without it). Childhood physical/emotional/verbal abuse by mother, absent father, sexual abuse by brother, bullying. Account deleted; anonymous — not merged.
Duration: Feels this is how they have been; acutely aware at Jul 2022 post.
Recovery notes: Starting psychodynamic therapy with psychiatrist; asking others for hopeful therapy outcomes. Not medical advice.
Source URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/Schizoid/comments/w07gzo/

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