Tag: Emotional detachment

Some research suggests that emotional blunting from stimulants like Adderall may occur in a minority of individuals, particularly with high doses or long-term use. For those with ADHD, Adderall can significantly improve focus, but some users experience a dampened emotional response, leading to what is often described as the flat affect of Adderall.

According to a study conducted by the University of Oxford, 46% of people taking antidepressants reported experiencing emotional blunting, a form of emotional numbness. While no single drug is designed to completely eliminate feelings, some medications can have emotional detachment or blunting as an unintended side effect, which answers the common question, “What drug takes away your feelings?”