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Does anyone else have this problem? I get so bottled up and crying use to be such a relief but for the past few years I can’t. I hate that I’m getting so jaded to the point where I am emotionless.

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Are you on medication?

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abc1517 in reply to Ffaiers

Yes I take Citalopram.

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That’s why you are unable to cry Hun. I take paroxetine & it does the same to me. I think most SSRI’s do that. How long you been on it? X

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Ahhh makes sense. I’ve been on it for about 7 years now. Thanks for responding!

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No worries, I used to get relief from crying too but I feel emotionally numb since being on meds. I wish you all the best x

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You as well! 🤗

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Thank you, it’s a hard road but it leads to happier times xx

Yes. I wish I could cry to relieve my anxiety and panic but when I am in the middle of a panic attack all I can do is grip a pillow really hard and pray for relief.

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