why dont I feel emotions

[equalcitizen]

hi my names ryan, 23. I have been suffering from depression since the age of 18 but a year ago I was put on venlafaxine and it helped me alot, I felt happier and was able to function properly. But about two weeks ago I fellout with my friend who I am no longer friends with, and since then I have felt numb and I cant feel any emotions at all. Its like I'm a robot. I dont want to be like this forever, can anyone help me or give me some advice because I feel so alone and and dont know what to do.

If you can help please get intouch.

thank you

[tweekie]

I agree with you. I think if you find yourself encountering the same situtation with other people in you life this numbness thing may have something to do with you and your personality, Numbness can be good at times when you need it, but it can be devastating when you find yourself alone, alll the time.

[whodunnit]

Hi,

A two week period of feeling numb as a reaction too a fallout with a friend isn't abnormal at all.

It depends highly on how close you were, how reliant and what sort of relationship it was. If we had a close friend and that becomes angry etc then we can certainly shut down for a while, particularly if we only have that one close friend or only a few such.

Don't assume it's anything other than normal, continue to live and either accept the friendship is over or make it up and be friends again. That happens all the time but either way you need to resolve it.

[mammo]

Maybe you should contact your doctor regarding this.  I can't explain it, other than maybe it's a little strong.  But your doctor is the best one to advise you on this.