I quit drinking a few years ago, and ever since, it feels like all my emotions have disappeared. I used to cry easily, feel joy, and experience emotions deeply, but now it takes a huge effort. The only thing I still feel strongly is when I have stress.
I can still laugh at things, and a sad movie might make me feel a little down, but I completely miss those deep feelings of warmth and connection. My sexual desire has also dropped significantly. I’ve tried different things like exercising more, taking vitamins, and practicing mindfulness, but nothing seems to really help.
I’m scared that I’ll never feel like myself again. Has anyone gone through this? Can emotions come back? And if so how?