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Antidepressants and sexual dysfunction
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Hello all. My name is Kris. I’m new here. I have depression, anxiety ocd, ptsd and I think possibly bi polar disorder or bpd. I really want to go back to therapy but unfortunately I don’t have ins and just can’t afford it rn. I do see a doctor occasionally who has me talk to a free care mental health place which basically just check in and make sure I haven’t hurt myself and give me meds. I was off them for quite a while. So. Here is my question. Do any of y’all struggle with sexual dysfunction on your depression meds? And how do you deal? My sexuality is a huge part of who I am. I love that part of me. But when I go on meds I go numb. I can’t have an orgasm nor do I even want to. My drive is null and void. Yes my mood improves somewhat and I can control myself a little better. And no I don’t want to go back to feeling suicidal and hurting myself , but I find it unfair that I have to give up the one part of myself that I really love in order to do so. And I know some will suggest to try meds that have fewer sexual side effects. I have tried them. They don’t work for me. In fact one of them made me so much worse. I’m just struggling. As always....I want to stop taking them again. It’s ongoing battle....any advice is much appreciated!