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Posted by Deneb on November 21, 2005, at 22:44:32
In reply to Re: Not insanely happy » Deneb, posted by alesta on November 17, 2005, at 11:58:55
> yes. if i recall, ssris (i believe celexa is one) are notorious for numbing the emotions in some (more likely most) ppl.
Good golly...can an extra 10 mg of Celexa do that? I was on 50 mg for the longest time and I was still pretty volatile. I think it's the Risperdal.
Can Risperdal numb emotions?
Hmmm...sorry about all the meds questions, guess I picked the wrong forum to post this in.
Deneb
Posted by alesta on November 21, 2005, at 22:44:32
In reply to Can Risperdal numb emotions? » alesta, posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 15:44:13
> Can Risperdal numb emotions?
>
> Hmmm...sorry about all the meds questions, guess I picked the wrong forum to post this in.yeah:)...i don't know anything about this drug, and i'm not really ready to get back into med-research mode here..why don't you do some research on risperdal by searching past threads on babble and find out? or post your question on the med section..amy:)
Posted by Phillipa on November 21, 2005, at 22:44:32
In reply to Re: Can Risperdal numb emotions? » Deneb, posted by alesta on November 17, 2005, at 19:27:38
Deneb, Celexa is an antidepressant an SSRI and they do cause apathy. And your stick man almost looks like the one I drew for justyourlaugh. I noticed your picture right away . Dr. Bob really likes you! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Angela2 on November 21, 2005, at 22:44:32
In reply to Can Risperdal numb emotions? » alesta, posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 15:44:13
yes it can. i take risperdal and it has numbed my emotions. to me it's a good thing.
Posted by sunny10 on November 21, 2005, at 22:45:00
In reply to Re: Can Risperdal numb emotions?, posted by Angela2 on November 18, 2005, at 10:32:57
I can't say that it has number my emotions- I CAN say that it has numbed my reactions... which for me is a REALLY good thing!!!
Instead of reacting (read, overreacting)I now get a chance to think about the situation before reacting.... Just what my doctor ordered! Works great for me.
Posted by med_empowered on November 21, 2005, at 23:16:54
In reply to Re: Can Risperdal numb emotions?, posted by sunny10 on November 21, 2005, at 8:02:20
yup. The SSRIs are pretty notorious for inducing apathy and dampening/numbing emotions. The antipsychotics probably have an even worse reputation for doing this. The situation is a little bit better with the newer atypicals, particularly at smaller doses...the potential is there to hit "the sweet spot," where instead of *numbing* emotions you instead allow for more *thought* and *reflection*..thats one reason docs use them in BP disorders characterized by lots of impulsiveness and the like. Still, they can definitely numb you out, so be aware of that.
Have you tried an anticonvulsant-style mood-stabilizer? Trileptal and the others could offer more control over your emotions w/o the weird side effects antipsychotics can have (hormonal side effects, tardive dyskinesia, etc.) My personal faves from these would be lamictal, trileptal, and keppra, but your mileage may vary.
Good luck!
Posted by Shelley on November 22, 2005, at 12:08:23
In reply to Can Risperdal numb emotions? » alesta, posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 15:44:13
Hi,
APs can numb emotions but at low doses I think they can sometimes have the opposite effect in people who are numb to begin with.
Shelley.
Posted by Sebastian on November 22, 2005, at 15:49:24
In reply to Can Risperdal numb emotions? » alesta, posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 15:44:13
All the anti-psychotics numb emotions.
Posted by Deneb on November 22, 2005, at 16:11:48
In reply to Re: Can Risperdal numb emotions?, posted by med_empowered on November 21, 2005, at 23:16:54
> Have you tried an anticonvulsant-style mood-stabilizer?
Nope, never been on any other other than Zoloft and Celexa and now Risperdal.
>Trileptal and the others could offer more control over your emotions w/o the weird side effects antipsychotics can have (hormonal side effects, tardive dyskinesia, etc.)
So far I don't experience any side effects from my meds. Any "side effects" I experienced or thought I experienced are gone now. It's really weird. My Mom is very sensitive to meds and I'm not sensitive at all.
I think it is good to keep my emotions under control, but it is not good to experience apathy. I don't really know whether or not the Risperdal or Celexa does anything. I just know I haven't really freaked out in about a month now and that's a really long time for me.
I see my p-doc tomorrow and it's gonna be another boring session. Nothing bad or exciting happened. Everything is just fine.
Deneb
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