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

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.

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.

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.