Posted by ChicagoKat on October 7, 2012, at 16:38:19
In reply to Sexual Problems - Permanent or Not?, posted by Trevpr on October 7, 2012, at 16:26:17
> So ever since the depression I've had basically no sex drive, but before the depression it really felt amazing. I mean, it was something I was driven towards, like I had a healthy interest in the opposite sex.
> Its been over 11 months now and I'm not seeing any improvements, is it likely to never be the same again? I've refused taking serotonergic drugs since the beginning, and whether I'm on meds or off them doesnt seem to matter, both ways it is just dead.
> I've tried maxing out NRIs such as wellbutrin without any success. I've also tried abilify. I tried stimulants, but they werent sustainable, wore off quickly, gained a tolerance, etc.
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> I cant imagine it just coming back all the sudden. Its not happening gradually...so does that mean it isnt coming back?
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> What is everyone elses experience with this?Damn! I was gonna recommend wellbutrin, but looks like you've already tried it. Did you stay on it long enough, ie a couple of months, to be sure it didn't help? And did it help your depression?
It does sound like this is just another awful side effect of the big D, which sucks. The only thought I can offer is that if you can get your depression improved - without SSRIs and related drugs, obvviously - this awful side effect will clear up. Do you see a therapist? I mean a really, really, really good one?
Oh, and how old are you? Have you had your testosterone levels checked? Low levels of testosterone can contribute to depression and a lower sex drive.
Sorry I can't offer more suggestions in the way of meds, but I'm sure some of the resident experts will chime in and they may well have an answer for you. I wish you the best of luck
Kat
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