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CA A 27-year-old male asked: Is flat affect a symptom of psychosis or paranoid schizophrenia or depression anxiety? i got my medical records back and they noticed that in me 3 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed inShare Dr. Krishna Kumar Dr. Krishna Kumaranswered Psychiatry 55 years experience Klonopin (clonazepam) effects: Thank you for information about feeling anxious and paranoia; and use of Klonopin (clonazepam). Side effects of Klonopin (clonazepam) can be-anxiety, depression, and psychosis. Flat affect indicates decrease emotionality and lack of expression of feelings., it can be due to depression or psychosis. It is not present in Paranoid Schizophrenia See Psychiatrist for Diagnosis, Medication, and Therapy for stress, Relaxation. 2.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago Thank 1 thank Dr. Bernard Seif Dr. Bernard Seifanswered Clinical Psychology 40 years experience Flat affect simply: means that you were observed not expressing much emotion of one type or the other. It is not necessarily a symptom of major mental illness but can be seen when someone is depressed. The anxiety and depression I see in your history can be a vicious cycle. Please consider seeing a mental health professional, not for medication necessarily, but to learn strategies to deal w/your moods. Peace. 2.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago Thank Dr. Heidi FowlerDr. Evan AltmanDr. Patricia FosterDr. Heidi Fowler and 2 doctors agree1 thank Dr. Patricia Foster Dr. Patricia Fosteranswered Psychiatry 44 years experience Flat affect: means without outward emotion as a doctor or interviewer saw you at a specific point in time only. Affect is one of many symptoms that goes into a psych evaluation plus medical, family, behavioral history. If you find this information in your medical record disturbing, talk to your doctor or mental health professional if you are in treatment to put this in perspective. 2.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago Thank Dr. Heidi FowlerDr. Andrew SeibertDr. Diane MinichDr. Heidi Fowler and 6 doctors agree2 thanks Address your health concern with a trusted U.S. doctor on HealthTap Ask doctors free Educational text Free Talk to a doctor 24/7 visits - just $39! 50% off with $15/month membership Related questions A 49-year-old member asked: Could psychotic depression always lead to schizophrenia? 1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in A 39-year-old member asked: Is there a difference between psychotic depression and schizophrenia? 3 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in A 32-year-old member asked: Can you please tell me how psychotic depression and schizophrenia differ? 1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in A 39-year-old member asked: What is the difference between psychotic depression, regular depression and schizophrenia? 2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in A 44-year-old member asked: Is schizophrenia sometimes misdiagnosed as psychotic depression and vice versa? 1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in