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Posted by b davis on December 8, 2000, at 23:58:56
I just went off celexa due to libido problems. I'm really upset. I just don't know if I can take being asexual like anti-depressants morph me into. I'm supposed to be starting my switch to serzone but I'm afraid to try another medication. I just want to feel passionate again. I'm in a serious relationship and we plan to marry-but how can I subject him to such a minimalist sexual future? When we first met I had just gone off zoloft. Since I was off anti-depressants we had unbelievable sex. Now its just about null and void. This is so frustrating to me that I wondering if I need to see a sexual therapist in addition to a psychiatrist. I'm feeling desperate and sad.
Posted by PhoenixGirl on December 9, 2000, at 11:15:56
In reply to depressed about sexual disfunction, posted by b davis on December 8, 2000, at 23:58:56
Hi b davis. I totally know how you feel. I'm 22, and have been struggling with this problem for a few years now. You just have to keep trying different ADs until you find one that works, or try adding things like Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin, Serzone, Remeron, and Trazadone are known for having a lot incidence of this problem. Right now I'm in the process of switching to Desipramine, a TCA, to see if I can avoid the problem with that drug. So, you have a number of things that you can try. Plus, new ADs come out often, and there may be one that does not cause the problem for you. People are different in how they respond to ADs, so you have to try each for yourself. Good luck in your search, there is hope.
Posted by Bill L on December 11, 2000, at 8:27:21
In reply to depressed about sexual disfunction, posted by b davis on December 8, 2000, at 23:58:56
How long were you on the Celexa? Celexa gave me bad sexual side effects withen 3 days of starting it, but all side effects stopped after 9 weeks. I am on 20 mg.
> I just went off celexa due to libido problems. I'm really upset. I just don't know if I can take being asexual like anti-depressants morph me into. I'm supposed to be starting my switch to serzone but I'm afraid to try another medication. I just want to feel passionate again. I'm in a serious relationship and we plan to marry-but how can I subject him to such a minimalist sexual future? When we first met I had just gone off zoloft. Since I was off anti-depressants we had unbelievable sex. Now its just about null and void. This is so frustrating to me that I wondering if I need to see a sexual therapist in addition to a psychiatrist. I'm feeling desperate and sad.
Posted by bissie66 on December 11, 2000, at 12:16:01
In reply to Re: depressed about sexual disfunction, posted by Bill L on December 11, 2000, at 8:27:21
> How long were you on the Celexa? Celexa gave me bad sexual side effects withen 3 days of starting it, but all side effects stopped after 9 weeks. I am on 20 mg.
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> > I just went off celexa due to libido problems. I'm really upset. I just don't know if I can take being asexual like anti-depressants morph me into. I'm supposed to be starting my switch to serzone but I'm afraid to try another medication. I just want to feel passionate again. I'm in a serious relationship and we plan to marry-but how can I subject him to such a minimalist sexual future? When we first met I had just gone off zoloft. Since I was off anti-depressants we had unbelievable sex. Now its just about null and void. This is so frustrating to me that I wondering if I need to see a sexual therapist in addition to a psychiatrist. I'm feeling desperate and sad.this side effect seems to be lessening for me too. zoloft caused a lot of sexual dysfunction for me but celexa's not as bad. it takes longer, but it happens.
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