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Tag: Emotional numbness

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Does Ozempic Cause Numbness? What You Need to Know

5 min read
While nausea, diarrhea, and constipation are among the most common side effects of Ozempic, a small percentage of users have reported experiencing numbness, tingling, or altered sensations. The question is: does Ozempic cause numbness, and how can patients distinguish between a side effect and an underlying condition?.

Does Sertraline Stop You From Crying? Understanding Emotional Blunting

4 min read
According to research, emotional blunting, or a dampened emotional range, is a common side effect of antidepressants, with estimates suggesting it affects 40–60% of people taking SSRIs like sertraline. This effect can manifest as an inability to cry, even when faced with normally upsetting situations.

Understanding Emotional Blunting: What Drug Takes Away Your Feelings?

5 min read
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?”

What medication is used to shut off emotions? Understanding emotional blunting and its causes

6 min read
According to a study from the University of Oxford, nearly half of antidepressant users experience emotional blunting, a side effect that can make them feel emotionally numb or detached. No medication is designed specifically for the purpose of shutting off emotions, but this phenomenon, also known as reduced affect, can occur as an unintended consequence of certain treatments.

Do Emotions Come Back After Stopping Antidepressants?

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According to a study involving individuals who attempted to withdraw from Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), many reported that their emotions were returning to normal. The question of whether emotions come back after stopping antidepressants is a common and important one for those considering discontinuing their medication.