General Symptoms of Arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It may affect one or more joints and may be a short-term or long-term condition. It can be very painful, with symptoms such as:
So, what does the term 'blunted affect' mean? Blunted affect refers to a reduction in the intensity of an individual's emotional response. The emotional response of an individual with blunted affect is a lot weaker than one would expect in similar circumstances.
Blunted affect, or emotional numbness, is considered one of the consequences of PTSD because it causes a diminished interest in activities that produce pleasure and produces feelings of detachment from others, restricted emotional expression and a reduced tendency to express emotions behaviorally.