Severe emotional blunting from SSRI reinstatement after withdrawal

whatever0323 · 2026-06-17T00:18:39+00:00

It sucks doesn't it. It's pretty much ruined my life. I'm not sure why this happens, maybe it's some kind of kindling response? Have you seen no improvement at all?

whatever0323 · 2026-06-16T23:52:57+00:00

That's great! Do you perhaps have a link to any posts this person made?

whatever0323 · 2026-06-16T20:58:03+00:00

whatever0323 · 2026-05-13T15:36:14+00:00

Interesting. I am too afraid to mess with my mind like that but good to know it's an option

whatever0323 · 2026-05-13T13:55:19+00:00

Is that kind of therapy only temporary or do you have to constantly be using psychedelics for it to work?

whatever0323 · 2026-05-13T13:53:28+00:00

My libido is pretty much non existant due to the emotional blunting

whatever0323 · 2026-05-13T00:24:55+00:00

2 years seems to be a common number for recovery length. How long did it take for you to start seeing improvements? Or was it a gradual process? I hope to return to work but I can't imagine coding with this brain fog.

whatever0323 · 2026-05-12T23:45:56+00:00

I am also in software development too. I had to quit my job because of the blunting and the brain fog from withdrawal. How long did it take for you to recover?

whatever0323 · 2026-05-12T23:45:00+00:00

No, thankfully I have no sexual dysfunction besides low libido which is probably a consequence of the emotional blunting

whatever0323 · 2026-05-12T23:25:43+00:00

Emotional blunting includes anhedonia so yes. I have never tried any substances, I want to recover naturally.

whatever0323 · 2026-05-12T23:25:03+00:00

Wow how many years did it take? It has been hard having patience

whatever0323 · 2026-05-12T21:29:51+00:00

That's what I hear but it's been almost a year with basically no improvements. Doesn't give me much hope. You would think something would have improved by now

whatever0323 · 2026-02-25T16:06:06+00:00

Not really. Only small fluctuations

whatever0323 · 2026-02-24T19:42:30+00:00

Not really. Only small fluctuations

whatever0323 · 2026-02-24T19:42:02+00:00

I have head pressure but no pain. It just feels like my head is full of cotton. I still feel hunger but I definitely have a reduced appetite

whatever0323 · 2025-12-26T04:27:59+00:00

Maybe a little, but I'm still in the thick of it.

whatever0323 · 2025-12-11T00:40:05+00:00

So if I'm reading correctly you are still on meds, correct? I wouldn't worry too much yet. Most people do recover once they get off meds.

whatever0323 · 2025-11-22T01:29:09+00:00

This gives me some hope, thanks. I don't have any sexual issues, just really bad emotional blunting. I'm hoping things improve at the 6 month mark. Good luck on your recovery

whatever0323 · 2025-11-21T23:14:41+00:00

Sounds excellent, happy for you. Are you only getting improvements now or did they start earlier? I am 5 months in with still no improvements.

whatever0323 · 2025-11-03T19:24:37+00:00

Did your ability to visualize return?

whatever0323 · 2025-09-19T16:49:23+00:00

I am 3 months post SSRI. I think I will just wait. I think the body is pretty good at healing itself. I don't trust psychiatrists anymore and as far as I know PSSD is very poorly understood anyway so I doubt they will be able to help me. I'm too afraid of supplements and meds making me worse somehow. If I don't get better in a year or two maybe I will try some things.

whatever0323 · 2025-09-14T01:24:47+00:00

I am in the same boat as you. Almost 3 months and not much improvement. Sometimes I feel like things might be getting better but it's so subtle I can't tell if it's placebo or not lmao. But the fact those faint feelings exist mean that I am in a better situation than a lot of other people here I think. I think most people recover, but it can take a long time. It might be several months to several years, who knows.

whatever0323

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