why don't i feel anything?

[london_princess]

j have depression and my depression hasnt gotten better. i don't feel anything what so ever, happyness, sadness, anger, scared, and i hate it. Why don't i feel any emotions????

[PixieNYC]

Very true! Wellbutrin (bupropion) works on the dopamine level! It works for me. I get somewhat "speedy" on it, but I do feel lots of stuff and feel way more energetic and less passive or apathetic than I did on SSRI (I was on Celexa). Talk to your doctor, tell him/ her how you feel (not feel!) and ask about Wellbutrin!

[concernedgf550]

Is it possible you are on a SSRI or SNRI ?  My boyfriend described this feeling and from what I understand, this class of medication, although the drug increases seretonin in the brain to decrease the depression or sadness...it is at the same time reducing the amount of dopamine in the brain.  Dopamine is the chemical that allows us to feel ectasy and elation.  This may be leading to a certain "masking" of feelings while on your medication(s). Well, that is how I uderstood it anyway.