Does Effexor suppress emotions? I can no longer cry even when I want to?
Question posted by Mawmaw56 on 2 July 2013
Last updated on 10 July 2021 by Carriehill01
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I am so upset with my ability to just cry. I need to cry, sob... and just let it out. I take 225 mg per day. I've asked my Dr. to lower it for this reason... My depression is diagnosed as situational... due to having a debilitating brain aneurysm 13 years ago. Suggestions? I'm seriously considering tapering off it myself.
I am also on Effexor 75mg. I have been on it for about 6 years. I have also had several things happen that were very emotional events in my life and I to did not cry. I sometimes feel like people think I am emotion less.
That's how I feel. Thanks for sharing.
Hi to the group
I think, in regards to the SSRis and SSNRis/SNRis this is called a"flattening of effect" Perhaps meds that can decrease sadness can dampen happiness also..just my take on these meds and I have tried 2 of them and am on a low dose of Effexor now..at 37.5 mg it does not seem to have this side effect..at least not so much!
Sincerely,
Jerry
I am on Effexor and I am unable to cry too.
hello Mawmaw56,
the answer to your question is yes alot of antidepressants can do this to you, I have been on some an some severely heartful things have happened and I was unable to cry... I don't no if every single one does but alot do...
Thanks angel..glad to know I'm not the only one.
Hello MAwmaw56. Yes the drug can suppress ones emotions and this is not considered to be unusual. Regards pledge
I've been on Effexor and still experience emotional times and have no problem crying (sometimes too much). I am down to 37.5. What dose are you taking? Perhaps that makes a difference?
I'm taking 75 mg, maybe I need to talk to my Dr. about lowering the dosage. I really don't like this feeling.
Right now that's all I am doing is crying. Going up to 75 tomorrow. This
depression is awful.
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- Effexor prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Effexor (detailed)
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