Emotional Numbness

Question

if antidepressants are causing emotional numbness
 then can therapy reduce it or not.

Squadron Leader Ahmed Salman · Answer

yes. It may help.

Ms Maryam Khushnood · Answer

yes

Asif Raza Sheikh · Answer

You have to analyse either ur depression is reactive mean due to some environmental factors or it is organic. Normally in this age depression is reactive. So in such situation only medicines is not treatment. Coz aisay issues ka treatment sula kr nehi jaga kr kiya jata hy. Seek some professional help and also consult ur doctor who has prescribed such medicines

Aishah Siddiqa · Answer

book your appointment

Shaheen Anjum · Answer

yes

Dr. Seemab Azam(Licensed Psychologist) · Answer

yes

Dr. Fareda Zeab · Answer

Book a session with me.

Syeda Qurat Ul Ain Naqvi · Answer

take an appointment

Shaista Nasir · Answer

Yes, therapy can help.....
Emotional numbness can sometimes be a side effect of antidepressants, but therapy helps reconnect with emotions and work alongside medication safely.

If you’d like support in understanding and reducing this numbness, you can book a 1-to-1 session.

https://www.marham.pk/online-consultation/psychologist/multan/shaista-nasir-042-32380080,

Gulelala Bashir · Answer

yup surely

Ms. Kinza Usman · Answer

with a good lifestyle you can deal with any kind of stress n depression
so why medication?
therapy work is best!

Asma Zahid Gold Medalist · Answer

yes you can rid of it easily .... book session for details

Ms. Aqsa Faqir · Answer

yes absolutely

Ms. Maira · Answer

therapy emotional awareness wapis la skti ha

Asst. Prof. Mr Umar · Answer

It can

Ms. Momna Rizwan · Answer

u can book your slot with me.

Mr. Waqas Ali Akbar · Answer

Indeed, it is important to acknowledge that every medication may have potential adverse effects. Therefore, it is advisable to consult with a professional and consider alternative approaches, such as therapies, rather than relying solely on pharmacological assistance..

Jovairia Bilal · Answer

anti depressants can absolutely cause emotional numbness and therapy can help you navigate through that and assist you in emotional regulation

Ayesha Malik · Answer

It can be done, Book your session. So we can discuss it and you can get the help to deal with it

Dr. Zainab Waheed · Answer

you can go for therapy

Air Commodore (R) Mumtaz Hussain · Answer

therapy will help

Moazzam Ali · Answer

Yes therapy helps in this matter. Don't Worry book a session with a Psychologist that suits you.

Moazzam Ali · Answer

Yes therapy helps in this matter. Don't Worry book a session with a Psychologist that suits you.

Sanabal Chaudhary · Answer

Book your session for further discussion

Ms. Nayab Bukhari · Answer

yes therapy really help alot.. book your appointment..

Zahid Khan · Answer

Once your insight developed and high intensity of depressive symptoms reduced, you can start taking therapy sessions. However your Psychiatrist will decide with your acceptance about antidepressents.

Mr. Muhammad Shafiq Langah · Answer

book your appointment

Aiman Bukhari · Answer

yes...it can reduce it ..book your appointment through marham.

Mr. Mudassar Abbas · Answer

book your session

Ms. Tehmina Asghar · Answer

Therapy is going to treat the depression along with the medicines. Moreover, do visit your psychiatrist for follow-ups regularly with the progress.
Thanks
Tehmina Asghar
Clinical Psychologist
Lahore

Sadaf Mansab · Answer

yes therapy helps

Ms. Aaiza · Answer

Kindly schedule an appointment for consultation regarding any psychological concerns.
A safe, confidential, and supportive space is provided to help you move toward clarity and emotional wellbeing.

Book your appointment here
https://www.marham.pk/doctors/lahore/psychologist/ms-aaiza

Aneeqa Amin · Answer

Best solution is usually dose adjustment or switching medication under a psychiatrist&rsquo;s guidance. Therapy helps by using behavioral activation and emotion-reengagement .

Dr. Talhah Javaid · Answer

Sometimes they are normal side effects that people feel, but it should be explored more, and yes therapy should be adjusted to make sure feel alright

Nimra Zubair · Answer

Yes, therapy can help reduce emotional numbness caused by antidepressants. While medication may blunt emotions, therapy, especially CBT, mindfulness, or emotion-focused approaches &mdash; helps you reconnect with your feelings, recognize them, and respond more fully. For some, combining therapy with a medication review can make the biggest difference.

Kainat Khan · Answer

Take ur appoitment in affirdable fee withe me

Psy. Kashmala · Answer

U can Book Ur Appointment with Me

Ayesha Salman · Answer

depends on what anti depressants are you taking, for how long and for what reasons.

Asma Aslam · Answer

yes definitely therapeutic intervention are very helpful in this regard.  book your appointment

Tuba Sadqain · Answer

Emotional numbness can be a side effect of antidepressants, especially SSRIs.
Therapy can help improve emotional awareness, but medication review with your psychiatrist may also be needed.
It’s manageable. Book a session so we can assess it properly and guide you accordingly.

Ms. Sobia Naz · Answer

The time line can work you need to book your appointment with any good psychologist thank you

Rukhsar Khan · Answer

yes, therapy can help reduce emotional numbness, but it depends on the cause, however If part of the numbness is linked to emotional suppression, trauma or depression itself, therapy can significantly help by gradually reconnecting the person with their emotional, often, the most effective approach is a combination of medication management and therapy.

Faiza Aizaz · Answer

yes

Rahat Ul Ain Bushra · Answer

therapy required in combination of medication. only medication can't give positive results. you do need to learn to deal your problems

Dr. Muhammad Zubair · Answer

Psychotherapy is a transformative process , and it's positive impact include a new and optimistic way of looking at life .It creates emotional resilience and psychological capacity building .

Abbas Ali · Answer

Yes therapy can work on your triggers therefore we can say that therapy can reduce

Dr Sehrish Sakhi · Answer

as medications are involved I'll be honest it'll take time but therapies can reduce the addiction of medication

Asif Raza Sheikh · Answer

First see what kind of depression is. If it is organic meaning due to some changes in the neurotransmitters of the brain then it would be treated with medicines and if it is reactive mean due to environmental factors then psychotherapy is best option.

Fatima Aamir · Answer

Book a online or in-clinic psychological assessment session by
https://www.marham.pk/doctors/rawalpindi/psychologist/fatima-aamir

Asst. Prof. Dr. Hina Aman · Answer

yes

Asma Zahid Gold Medalist · Answer

yes therapy does it work in its own way ....and proves effective . book my session i will guide you InshahAllah.. you will feel better

Dilpazir Ahmad · Answer

a patient should consult with only one psychologist or doctor at the time.

Sammra Akhtar · Answer

bbook ur consultation

Ms Sana Mehmood · Answer

any psychological issue completely resolved with therapy and medications.. only medications cannot make a complete recovery and there will be a high chance to relapse again. Therapy helps you to manage your symptoms and you learn how to overcome them. It is always necessary for treatment.

Fatima Aamir · Answer

Book a online or in-clinic psychological assessment session by
https://www.marham.pk/doctors/rawalpindi/psychologist/fatima-aamir

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