Lack of emotion is also called apathy. It manifests in mental health problems like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Individuals with apathy lack the drive to perform daily activities.
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I do not have any emotion towards family or friends. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old female weighing 116 pounds and of height 6 feet 1 inches. I do not have any emotions except for smiling too much and sometimes feeling anger. I used to be a little violent. I do not feel love or sadness or guilt or jealousy. I do not miss my friends or my family while... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query carefully. First of all, I would like to reassure you that you are completely normal. Each individual is having a specific personality and you are having a schizoid personalitywhich is not so uncommon.Features like less emotional, less empathetic ab... Read Full »
I do not feel sexually attracted to anyone. How do I know if I am asexual?
Query: Hi doctor,I think I might be asexual, but I still want to feel sexual attraction. It is not that I hate or repulse the idea of sex. It just does not call me that much. I feel as if I am missing something by not feeling sexual attraction. Maybe this lack of attraction can come from fear or something ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the information you sent, it seems to me that you did have a desire earlier. But I think the experiences you had, made you either not interested or may be overwhelmed. You have a hold on your current thoughts and how your past relationships worked and impacted you.... Read Full »
I am feeling emotionally numb and depressed. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling emotionally numb and depressed. No feelings or emotions at all. I am on Etomine. What could be the reason? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am here to help with your health queries. I read about your concern in detail. You are on Etizolam (Etomine), which helps you to deal with your anxiety. It may sometimes affect your sleep if you are on a high dose and longer duration. If you want to stop, then you must gradually taper off... Read Full »
Do antidepressants affect personal well being? Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 30 years old and I have never fallen in love, even though I have been with girls I liked very much. I think it is because I took Venlafaxine (Effexor) a few years ago. I stopped using it eight years ago. However, I feel like my emotions are very much like when I was taking them. I fe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. May I know if you are still using Venlafaxine (antidepressant) or not? If you stopped eight years ago, it is unlikely that the emotional blunting is due to it. It might be due to anxiety and depression. So kindly t... Read Full »
I feel stuck when my girl does not respond. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am in love with a girl, and everything she does or says, whether good or bad or some facts, gets stuck in my head somewhere, and my day is suddenly dull. I have problems like overthinking and a lack of emotions. I get back to normal only when she texts or talks to me via video call. We ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. First, stop over-expecting from your partner. You are interested in a girl, but she is not still ready, so be prepared for it. You cannot force someone to love or like you. It is better to concentrate on yourself and life rather than wa... Read Full »
I feel low with suicidal thoughts. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a girl who has faced a lot of trauma in the past 2 years, I have recently lost a group of my most trusted friends, and after this happened I have been feeling almost numb to emotion, at times I do not care at all, and at times I feel suicidal, I have been eating and sleeping too ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have a mixed anxiety-depressive symptoms. Your symptoms of low mood, suicidal ideation, loss of energy, loss of interest, sleeping and eating issues, is typical. This is very common and about 10-15 percent of people have this problem. It is also very easi... Read Full »
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