depression absolutely takes away sex drive (often totally). You may be able to intellectually appreciate sex, hot ppl, intimacy etc... when you do have sex then you feel emotionally numb, your basically forcing yourself to go thru the motions hoping to feel...something, anything...but your partner gets something out of it so thats good at least.
Sorry for my late reply. Thanks for your comment. I think it's important to talk openly about taboo subjects, otherwise we will all feel more alone in our misery. Hope you are doing good today!
Personally, sex has always been a source of anxiety for me and getting into the act of love making has always been a hurdle. Sometimes big, sometimes not so big.. After taking cipralex, I noticed an immediate drop in libido as well as an immediate drop in anxiety so the two 'drops' kind of met in the middle. Instead of being a nervous experience to initiate or allow it, love making became more of a connecting experience that I was capable of handling on a different emotional level. I wasn't so worried about silly things (like is she faking it). However, reaching a point of climax became extremely difficult for me and sometimes impossible even after many hours. After so much time with my partner on some occasions I actually began crying. Not because of pain, emotion or stress or strain of any kind but because I would be so close to the point of climaxing for such a long period of time and never achieving it, that it was like (and forgive the metaphor) like holding in a pee for a substantial amount of time. It became painful in a numbing way during these events. I stopped taking cipralex about 19 months ago but after a severe bout of depression 2 months ago, I was prescribed it once again. I've noticed a few different adjustments than the first time (such as daily alcohol, caffeine and cigarette cravings, substantially decreased appetite - 1 small meal/ day). Anyway, I suppose what I'm getting at is; perhaps this round of treatment may provide me with motivation to find a partner. Thank you HappilyEverAfter for facilitating this community. My hat is off to you. Keep it up.
Hello Christine I was on Prozac and took away my sex so I talk about with my doctor he said the reason Prozac only works on your serotonin levels and serotonin is the major key in your sex drive so my doctor put me on Wellbutrin which works on three chemistry in which causes no sexual side effects now my sex life is back to normal I am not a doctor just giving you my personal advice
thanks for the video. im in depression and lebido is below zero now.. but im not brave enough like u to talk about it. thanks again. ;) btw, how are you overcoming this?
Oh my god, thank you so much for this comment!! I did not know about this condition, and i've just started reading on it thanks to you! My psychiatrist did not tell me about it (might not know it, as I live in North America, and it's only recognized in Europe for now), although I told him about my sustained lack of libido more than half a year after stopping treatment. Thank you so much! This gives me a new avenue to explore.
Like most, I lose my sex drive totally when in the depths of a depressive episode, but when I eventually I come out of the darkness, I go through a brief period of heightened sex drive where my libido is intense - as if its making up for lost time - before settling down to "normality". Do others get this?
My girlfriend left me because of my low libido (caused by depression). She didnt feel complete and was suffering from the lack of sex. Abstinence was too much to bear for her. I've started to feel that maybe she didnt really love me, deeply.
FedeHook hey, I cannot know what went on in her head, but I think it can be taken personal from the partner when nothing happens. As if the person on cipralex does not desire them anymore. Even if rationally they understand that taking the meds might affect your libido, there is doubt. I know this from personal experience. I’m in a relationship for 8 years and it’s a topic that recently came up again frequently.
@@happilyeverafter1186 I'm not taking meds atm. Just doing therapy with a sex therapist (who's also an expert in relationship problems). I believe she's got many relationship issues, due to her previous experiences with boys. They haven't been very kind to her. But what matter to me, now, is how I feel and how I'm gonna deal with it. Trying so hard to keep all the pieces together. Sexuality has always been an issue for, especially since I'm a male (damn you, society!). And Im struggling to keep some faith in myself. But low libido, sexual disfunctions.. They don't help. 😭 I really hope I'm gonna be fine soon.
@@happilyeverafter1186 the fight continues! I just hope to find somebody who can love me as I am, believing in me and the future we could build together. But I reckon I should start with some decent and proper self love. If I don't love myself, or at least tolerate myself, how can somebody else do that? Thanks for the replies, I'm sure it helps. :) we just gotta keep thinking that we're not wrong, we're not mistakes and we are not failures. All the best, my friend! And keep running with the eyes pointed to the future!
@@FernandoRodriguez-jl7el not as good as I wanted to be. But I'm slowly recovering. There is just so much ahead of me. I just need time. :) therapy is going fine. I just need time and some self love. I'll be alright, I guess.
Depression and anxiety made me want to have sex all the time, i don't know why. taking SSRI stopped my over high drive, and i like it more calm actually
Darl It's been called Mus from Must. Sins allow for it an open gate. Who could a man had not crush on that girl! Every has a way But the way you enter it trace back your steps and you shall find your rival up there. Do count and mark your path on a page
depression absolutely takes away sex drive (often totally). You may be able to intellectually appreciate sex, hot ppl, intimacy etc... when you do have sex then you feel emotionally numb, your basically forcing yourself to go thru the motions hoping to feel...something, anything...but your partner gets something out of it so thats good at least.
Sleekcartim .sleekcartim I love this description and love that someone like you is brave and articulate enough to explain it.
Depression cause no erectile
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Sorry for my late reply. Thanks for your comment. I think it's important to talk openly about taboo subjects, otherwise we will all feel more alone in our misery. Hope you are doing good today!
Personally, sex has always been a source of anxiety for me and getting into the act of love making has always been a hurdle. Sometimes big, sometimes not so big..
After taking cipralex, I noticed an immediate drop in libido as well as an immediate drop in anxiety so the two 'drops' kind of met in the middle. Instead of being a nervous experience to initiate or allow it, love making became more of a connecting experience that I was capable of handling on a different emotional level. I wasn't so worried about silly things (like is she faking it).
However, reaching a point of climax became extremely difficult for me and sometimes impossible even after many hours.
After so much time with my partner on some occasions I actually began crying. Not because of pain, emotion or stress or strain of any kind but because I would be so close to the point of climaxing for such a long period of time and never achieving it, that it was like (and forgive the metaphor) like holding in a pee for a substantial amount of time. It became painful in a numbing way during these events.
I stopped taking cipralex about 19 months ago but after a severe bout of depression 2 months ago, I was prescribed it once again. I've noticed a few different adjustments than the first time (such as daily alcohol, caffeine and cigarette cravings, substantially decreased appetite - 1 small meal/ day).
Anyway, I suppose what I'm getting at is; perhaps this round of treatment may provide me with motivation to find a partner.
Thank you HappilyEverAfter for facilitating this community. My hat is off to you. Keep it up.
God call it Mus from Must. To treat it follow the path of jews who had been banned from desires for being guilty
such beautiful
Keep on rocking Hun!
Always enjoy it and make it fun.
Plan for those moments and maybe it will keep you turned on.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Hello Christine I was on Prozac and took away my sex so I talk about with my doctor he said the reason Prozac only works on your serotonin levels and serotonin is the major key in your sex drive so my doctor put me on Wellbutrin which works on three chemistry in which causes no sexual side effects now my sex life is back to normal I am not a doctor just giving you my personal advice
thanks for the video. im in depression and lebido is below zero now.. but im not brave enough like u to talk about it. thanks again. ;) btw, how are you overcoming this?
Antidepressants caused me permanent sexual dysfunctions.
I have POST SSRI SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION (PSSD)
Oh my god, thank you so much for this comment!! I did not know about this condition, and i've just started reading on it thanks to you! My psychiatrist did not tell me about it (might not know it, as I live in North America, and it's only recognized in Europe for now), although I told him about my sustained lack of libido more than half a year after stopping treatment. Thank you so much! This gives me a new avenue to explore.
How long did you take the meds and how long have you been off?
@@happilyeverafter1186 How long have you been off the meds for? I was on effexor for 2 years that was 15 years ago.
@@happilyeverafter1186 Are you French Canadian?
@@SuperCody888 No, I'm not, but I immigrated to the French part of Canada nearly 9 years ago.. Why? :)
THAT CAT BEHIND U IS ADORABLE AND I HOPE U FEEL BETTER !
Like most, I lose my sex drive totally when in the depths of a depressive episode, but when I eventually I come out of the darkness, I go through a brief period of heightened sex drive where my libido is intense - as if its making up for lost time - before settling down to "normality". Do others get this?
Antidepressants cause permanent s3xual dysfunctions. Google "Pssd"
My girlfriend left me because of my low libido (caused by depression). She didnt feel complete and was suffering from the lack of sex. Abstinence was too much to bear for her. I've started to feel that maybe she didnt really love me, deeply.
FedeHook hey, I cannot know what went on in her head, but I think it can be taken personal from the partner when nothing happens. As if the person on cipralex does not desire them anymore. Even if rationally they understand that taking the meds might affect your libido, there is doubt. I know this from personal experience. I’m in a relationship for 8 years and it’s a topic that recently came up again frequently.
@@happilyeverafter1186 I'm not taking meds atm. Just doing therapy with a sex therapist (who's also an expert in relationship problems). I believe she's got many relationship issues, due to her previous experiences with boys. They haven't been very kind to her. But what matter to me, now, is how I feel and how I'm gonna deal with it. Trying so hard to keep all the pieces together. Sexuality has always been an issue for, especially since I'm a male (damn you, society!). And Im struggling to keep some faith in myself. But low libido, sexual disfunctions.. They don't help. 😭 I really hope I'm gonna be fine soon.
@@happilyeverafter1186 the fight continues! I just hope to find somebody who can love me as I am, believing in me and the future we could build together. But I reckon I should start with some decent and proper self love. If I don't love myself, or at least tolerate myself, how can somebody else do that? Thanks for the replies, I'm sure it helps. :) we just gotta keep thinking that we're not wrong, we're not mistakes and we are not failures. All the best, my friend! And keep running with the eyes pointed to the future!
how are you feeling now
@@FernandoRodriguez-jl7el not as good as I wanted to be. But I'm slowly recovering. There is just so much ahead of me. I just need time. :) therapy is going fine. I just need time and some self love. I'll be alright, I guess.
Antidepressants gave me permanent sexual dysfunctions (PSSD) 😔
I don't even feel anything down there anymore lol hope it'll be gone soon. I developed depersonalization after lots of panic attacks and depression
Hey Sophia, I hope you are doing okay today. Are you in treatment with a professional to talk about these issues?
I am using cipralex and my sex drive is zero what I can do?
bro have you recovery from sex drive.
Thnxx
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fair well
Depression and anxiety made me want to have sex all the time, i don't know why. taking SSRI stopped my over high drive, and i like it more calm actually
Is because of your medication
Thank u baby
What I'm getting from this is that dating a depressed person sucks, and you can't be into sex in order to date them. Was hoping for some better hope
Darl
It's been called Mus from Must. Sins allow for it an open gate. Who could a man had not crush on that girl! Every has a way But the way you enter it trace back your steps and you shall find your rival up there. Do count and mark your path on a page