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"#It can cause ED/ delayed orgasm and bowel complaints that lead to things like Divertculuar Disease. These side effects can stay years after the medication has ended. Doctors don't realise this happens. "That is not quite true about Diviculuar Disease been caused by anti depressants...some can cause constipation that can worsen the symptoms but it doesn't cause the disease. Diviculitus is the pockets of the bowel swelling & getting infected due to wear & tear on the bowel. | |||
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"#It can cause ED/ delayed orgasm and bowel complaints that lead to things like Divertculuar Disease. These side effects can stay years after the medication has ended. Doctors don't realise this happens. "I think a lot of Doctors do realise, and I’m certainly in the process of educating them. The issue is that, in balance, the depression and anxiety need treating, and there is so little time to counsel. Thanks for your contribution. | |||
"It’s really difficult to say what the effect of the medication was; by the time I was in a state to need them I wasn’t feeling especially sexual anyway. On balance I’d say it didn’t change my libido much (bearing in mind what I wrote above) but it did seem to reduce my ability to orgasm. I also remember it took a while to come back after I stopped taking them." But it did come back? Good news. Thank you. | |||
"I am curious too ! My libido has always been high but orgasm varies so I'm wondering if it correlated with meds. " Yes, quite likely. We do prescribe for PE (off licence), so there is a flip side. | |||
"#It can cause ED/ delayed orgasm and bowel complaints that lead to things like Divertculuar Disease. These side effects can stay years after the medication has ended. Doctors don't realise this happens.
That is not quite true about Diviculuar Disease been caused by anti depressants...some can cause constipation that can worsen the symptoms but it doesn't cause the disease.
Diviculitus is the pockets of the bowel swelling & getting infected due to wear & tear on the bowel. "Yes to this. | |||
"Well I’m on certain anti-depressants for anxiety and my sex drive is pretty much non existent. That said I’m also perimenopausal so it could be that or a combination of the both. If I was in a relationship I’d maybe be more concerned about it, but as I’m single I’d rather just go with the non sexual flow rather than endure the anxiety I was suffering and which has been lifted. And it’s literally like a weight has been lifted. When I’ve (rarely) masturbated I’ve been unable to orgasm as well so that was just frustrating. So I’ve stopped doing that too. However, being happier and less anxious is for me far more important than getting to do the sex (sporadically) as I was. At the moment, at least. I’ve not mentioned the lack of sex drive to a Dr as frankly I’m just glad the anxiety has gone. As I say, if I were in a relationship I’d be more concerned about it, but as it stands, I’m good." Thank you for your reply. This is what I always have to carefully weigh up- the cost/ benefit. I’m glad things have improved for you x | |||
"Been on them for a few years. I can’t cum easily on them. But it really does quieten the noise in my head so it’s worth it. " Yeah, I get that. My own head is overloaded, but I can’t take them. | |||
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"I’ve just been watching The Anti Depressant Story on BBC1. Having just qualified as a prescriber, it’s a real sticking point for me. Clinicians often don’t warn patients about the effect Anti depressants can have on libido and ability to orgasm. I’m really interested to hear from any of you about your experiences with these drugs, and how they may/ may NOT have affected your sex lives. It’s personal stuff, and if you prefer to PM me, that’s fine. I’m only interested in the effect of the drugs on sex, I don’t want to hear anyone’s mental health stories- no offence intended. Thank you for any contributions x" I have been on and off citalopram for years. While it helps with depression and anxiety, it always leaves me feeling numb and i don't like not being able to feel. I'd rather feel the sadness and find a way of dealing with it - I've had this discussion a lot recently with the various medical people i see. My libido tends not to be affected - i have a high sex drive anyway, and actually want more sex when I'm feeling down, which i suppose is the same as someone else drinking more to numb the pain. Anyway, when I take citalopram (I haven't for quite a while now) it basically steals my orgasm and it is the most frustrating thing ever. You feel like you're about to cum, it builds up and feels amazing then just suddenly goes away. I discussed this with a GP years ago, and she said, "Do you not think your mental health is more important than your sex life"...I said the loss of orgasm was frustrating and contributing to my feeling crap. I've previously also tried fluoxetine and sertraline but the side effects were awful for me, I can't comment on the effect on orgasm or libido with them as I felt properly psychotic with them. Mrs | |||
"#It can cause ED/ delayed orgasm and bowel complaints that lead to things like Divertculuar Disease. These side effects can stay years after the medication has ended. Doctors don't realise this happens.
That is not quite true about Diviculuar Disease been caused by anti depressants...some can cause constipation that can worsen the symptoms but it doesn't cause the disease.
Diviculitus is the pockets of the bowel swelling & getting infected due to wear & tear on the bowel. "Wear and tear, you say? Well, I AM speaking from experience and my bowels were getting hammered. I was on Citalopram then sertraline and having the trots on the hour every hour was not what I was expecting. This has put me off those meds like that for life, and that was several years ago. Here's an excerpt to back up my experience.....listed as rare For Healthcare Professionals Applies to citalopram: oral capsule, oral solution, oral tablet. General The side effects observed with citalopram in clinical trials were generally reported as mild and transient, occurring most frequently in the first 1 to 2 weeks of therapy, and attenuating subsequently. The most commonly reported side effects were nausea, somnolence, dry mouth, increased sweating, tremor, diarrhea, and ejaculation disorder.[Ref] Gastrointestinal Very common (10% or more): Nausea (up to 21.4%), dry mouth (up to 20%) Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, increased saliva, taste loss/perversion, vomiting Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal bleeding (predominantly of the mucous membranes), dysphagia, eructation, esophagitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastritis, gastroenteritis, gingivitis, hemorrhoids, stomatitis, teeth grinding Rare (less than 0.1%): Colitis, diverticulitis, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, I've got this one too! (gastroesophageal reflux aka GERD/GORD) or long term heartburn , gingival bleeding, glossitis, rectal hemorrhage Frequency not reported: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage . | |||
"Been on them for a few years. I can’t cum easily on them. But it really does quieten the noise in my head so it’s worth it. Yeah, I get that. My own head is overloaded, but I can’t take them. " Therapy helped me but find it best alongside them. I do hope to come off them in time and I guess I’ll find other ways to quieten the noise. | |||
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"I’ve just been watching The Anti Depressant Story on BBC1. Having just qualified as a prescriber, it’s a real sticking point for me. Clinicians often don’t warn patients about the effect Anti depressants can have on libido and ability to orgasm. I’m really interested to hear from any of you about your experiences with these drugs, and how they may/ may NOT have affected your sex lives. It’s personal stuff, and if you prefer to PM me, that’s fine. I’m only interested in the effect of the drugs on sex, I don’t want to hear anyone’s mental health stories- no offence intended. Thank you for any contributions x I have been on and off citalopram for years. While it helps with depression and anxiety, it always leaves me feeling numb and i don't like not being able to feel. I'd rather feel the sadness and find a way of dealing with it - I've had this discussion a lot recently with the various medical people i see. My libido tends not to be affected - i have a high sex drive anyway, and actually want more sex when I'm feeling down, which i suppose is the same as someone else drinking more to numb the pain. Anyway, when I take citalopram (I haven't for quite a while now) it basically steals my orgasm and it is the most frustrating thing ever. You feel like you're about to cum, it builds up and feels amazing then just suddenly goes away. I discussed this with a GP years ago, and she said, "Do you not think your mental health is more important than your sex life"...I said the loss of orgasm was frustrating and contributing to my feeling crap. I've previously also tried fluoxetine and sertraline but the side effects were awful for me, I can't comment on the effect on orgasm or libido with them as I felt properly psychotic with them. Mrs" Thanks for your reply. It’s a minefield hey? Sex is so important, I wish more doctors would understand the seriousness. | |||
"Been on them changed to wellbutrin got it in USA.Only one that didn't stop orgasms." Yeah- it’s unfortunately not licensed here in the uk. It works really well for smoking cessation too. | |||
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"I can’t comment on the science of it all I can say is that I’ve been on fluoxetine for last 11 years now and the only issues I had were at the start when sex was the absolute last thing on my mind anyway, all I wanted was to get through the day. I’ve tried coming off a few times now and with the stories in the news today it makes me think about it again but experience has told me that I’m better with them." You do what feels right. There is science, and there is patient experience. I know which one I take more notice of. | |||
"I’ve just been watching The Anti Depressant Story on BBC1. Having just qualified as a prescriber, it’s a real sticking point for me. Clinicians often don’t warn patients about the effect Anti depressants can have on libido and ability to orgasm. I’m really interested to hear from any of you about your experiences with these drugs, and how they may/ may NOT have affected your sex lives. It’s personal stuff, and if you prefer to PM me, that’s fine. I’m only interested in the effect of the drugs on sex, I don’t want to hear anyone’s mental health stories- no offence intended. Thank you for any contributions x I have been on and off citalopram for years. While it helps with depression and anxiety, it always leaves me feeling numb and i don't like not being able to feel. I'd rather feel the sadness and find a way of dealing with it - I've had this discussion a lot recently with the various medical people i see. My libido tends not to be affected - i have a high sex drive anyway, and actually want more sex when I'm feeling down, which i suppose is the same as someone else drinking more to numb the pain. Anyway, when I take citalopram (I haven't for quite a while now) it basically steals my orgasm and it is the most frustrating thing ever. You feel like you're about to cum, it builds up and feels amazing then just suddenly goes away. I discussed this with a GP years ago, and she said, "Do you not think your mental health is more important than your sex life"...I said the loss of orgasm was frustrating and contributing to my feeling crap. I've previously also tried fluoxetine and sertraline but the side effects were awful for me, I can't comment on the effect on orgasm or libido with them as I felt properly psychotic with them. Mrs Thanks for your reply. It’s a minefield hey? Sex is so important, I wish more doctors would understand the seriousness. " There are CB therapists that hate these meds with a vengeance, as it's a case of "harmaceuticals", that swap one set of symptoms for several more. | |||
"#It can cause ED/ delayed orgasm and bowel complaints that lead to things like Divertculuar Disease. These side effects can stay years after the medication has ended. Doctors don't realise this happens.
That is not quite true about Diviculuar Disease been caused by anti depressants...some can cause constipation that can worsen the symptoms but it doesn't cause the disease.
Diviculitus is the pockets of the bowel swelling & getting infected due to wear & tear on the bowel.
Wear and tear, you say? Well, I AM speaking from experience and my bowels were getting hammered. I was on Citalopram then sertraline and having the trots on the hour every hour was not what I was expecting.
This has put me off those meds like that for life, and that was several years ago.
Here's an excerpt to back up my experience.....listed as rare
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to citalopram: oral capsule, oral solution, oral tablet.
General
The side effects observed with citalopram in clinical trials were generally reported as mild and transient, occurring most frequently in the first 1 to 2 weeks of therapy, and attenuating subsequently. The most commonly reported side effects were nausea, somnolence, dry mouth, increased sweating, tremor, diarrhea, and ejaculation disorder.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Very common (10% or more): Nausea (up to 21.4%), dry mouth (up to 20%)
Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, increased saliva, taste loss/perversion, vomiting
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal bleeding (predominantly of the mucous membranes), dysphagia, eructation, esophagitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastritis, gastroenteritis, gingivitis, hemorrhoids, stomatitis, teeth grinding
Rare (less than 0.1%): Colitis, diverticulitis, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer,
I've got this one too!
(gastroesophageal reflux aka GERD/GORD) or long term heartburn
, gingival bleeding, glossitis, rectal hemorrhage
Frequency not reported: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
."I reiterate I'm not saying it doesn't contribute towards making Divicular Diseases worse but it doesn't cause them. | |||
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"I’ve just been watching The Anti Depressant Story on BBC1. Having just qualified as a prescriber, it’s a real sticking point for me. Clinicians often don’t warn patients about the effect Anti depressants can have on libido and ability to orgasm. I’m really interested to hear from any of you about your experiences with these drugs, and how they may/ may NOT have affected your sex lives. It’s personal stuff, and if you prefer to PM me, that’s fine. I’m only interested in the effect of the drugs on sex, I don’t want to hear anyone’s mental health stories- no offence intended. Thank you for any contributions x I have been on and off citalopram for years. While it helps with depression and anxiety, it always leaves me feeling numb and i don't like not being able to feel. I'd rather feel the sadness and find a way of dealing with it - I've had this discussion a lot recently with the various medical people i see. My libido tends not to be affected - i have a high sex drive anyway, and actually want more sex when I'm feeling down, which i suppose is the same as someone else drinking more to numb the pain. Anyway, when I take citalopram (I haven't for quite a while now) it basically steals my orgasm and it is the most frustrating thing ever. You feel like you're about to cum, it builds up and feels amazing then just suddenly goes away. I discussed this with a GP years ago, and she said, "Do you not think your mental health is more important than your sex life"...I said the loss of orgasm was frustrating and contributing to my feeling crap. I've previously also tried fluoxetine and sertraline but the side effects were awful for me, I can't comment on the effect on orgasm or libido with them as I felt properly psychotic with them. Mrs Thanks for your reply. It’s a minefield hey? Sex is so important, I wish more doctors would understand the seriousness. There are CB therapists that hate these meds with a vengeance, as it's a case of "harmaceuticals", that swap one set of symptoms for several more." Likewise, there are many therapists who recommend them as adjunct treatment. | |||
"I was on them and I usually struggle to orgasm without but with them I could try for a few hours and nothing, they didn't affect my sex drive but orgasms were very evasive " Bad for you, but sounds like a whole long night of fun for your partner. | |||
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"I’ve just been watching The Anti Depressant Story on BBC1. Having just qualified as a prescriber, it’s a real sticking point for me. Clinicians often don’t warn patients about the effect Anti depressants can have on libido and ability to orgasm. I’m really interested to hear from any of you about your experiences with these drugs, and how they may/ may NOT have affected your sex lives. It’s personal stuff, and if you prefer to PM me, that’s fine. I’m only interested in the effect of the drugs on sex, I don’t want to hear anyone’s mental health stories- no offence intended. Thank you for any contributions x" This explains a lot - No orgasms? It seems everyone I’ve ever shagged had been on anti-depressants beforehand (and I thought it would just be afterwards) 
Standard disclaimer which I should maybe introduce to all my posts:
“I’m just joking.” | |||
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"I was on them and I usually struggle to orgasm without but with them I could try for a few hours and nothing, they didn't affect my sex drive but orgasms were very evasive Bad for you, but sounds like a whole long night of fun for your partner. " I can still provide that now, I don't rush. It was really frustrating though, like watching a good movie and feeling like there wasn't a proper end to it | |||
I've had such a mental block on for years and now feel so free and lifted, but at the same time shit scared. | |||
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"I was on them and I usually struggle to orgasm without but with them I could try for a few hours and nothing, they didn't affect my sex drive but orgasms were very evasive Bad for you, but sounds like a whole long night of fun for your partner. " That inability to climax was the same for me during a brief period on sertraline. Years ago now, and everything normalised fine off the drug. Sounds potentially fun for partners, but it wasn't. Nothing's more essential for good sex than that feeling of mutual enjoyment. For one partner to be frustrated (and feel things aren't going normally for them) always communicates itself. | |||
"I was on them and I usually struggle to orgasm without but with them I could try for a few hours and nothing, they didn't affect my sex drive but orgasms were very evasive Bad for you, but sounds like a whole long night of fun for your partner. That inability to climax was the same for me during a brief period on sertraline. Years ago now, and everything normalised fine off the drug. Sounds potentially fun for partners, but it wasn't. Nothing's more essential for good sex than that feeling of mutual enjoyment. For one partner to be frustrated (and feel things aren't going normally for them) always communicates itself." That's the stuff I was on, ruined my relationship as well when we had a stupid argument because I just didn't have any emotion at the time. Stopped taking them shortly after and about a month later all the hurt hit me | |||
"I was on them and I usually struggle to orgasm without but with them I could try for a few hours and nothing, they didn't affect my sex drive but orgasms were very evasive Bad for you, but sounds like a whole long night of fun for your partner. That inability to climax was the same for me during a brief period on sertraline. Years ago now, and everything normalised fine off the drug. Sounds potentially fun for partners, but it wasn't. Nothing's more essential for good sex than that feeling of mutual enjoyment. For one partner to be frustrated (and feel things aren't going normally for them) always communicates itself. That's the stuff I was on, ruined my relationship as well when we had a stupid argument because I just didn't have any emotion at the time. Stopped taking them shortly after and about a month later all the hurt hit me " Umm, so I have around a week or two left before I have a potential breakdown  I thought everything would of been put my system now.
Anybody wanna meet in the next week? | |||
"I was on them and I usually struggle to orgasm without but with them I could try for a few hours and nothing, they didn't affect my sex drive but orgasms were very evasive Bad for you, but sounds like a whole long night of fun for your partner. That inability to climax was the same for me during a brief period on sertraline. Years ago now, and everything normalised fine off the drug. Sounds potentially fun for partners, but it wasn't. Nothing's more essential for good sex than that feeling of mutual enjoyment. For one partner to be frustrated (and feel things aren't going normally for them) always communicates itself. That's the stuff I was on, ruined my relationship as well when we had a stupid argument because I just didn't have any emotion at the time. Stopped taking them shortly after and about a month later all the hurt hit me Umm, so I have around a week or two left before I have a potential breakdown I thought everything would of been put my system now.
Anybody wanna meet in the next week? "I'd say if you just stopped taking them it will hit you, if you weaned yourself off gradually like meant to, should be ok | |||
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"Mine removed my ability to orgasm completely, which isn't a problem for me. My issue is we're too quick to be given them. Ive been told it's anxiety and depression for 15 years, turns out I'm autistic, and didnt need anti depressants. " I've been told by a few mental health experts over the last few years that I need to be tested for Autism. It's so obvious if you know me and makes so much sense, just never got round to doing it but I really should now I'm on my own. Still have the anxiety but I'm working on myself and I'll get there. | |||
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"Mine removed my ability to orgasm completely, which isn't a problem for me. My issue is we're too quick to be given them. Ive been told it's anxiety and depression for 15 years, turns out I'm autistic, and didnt need anti depressants. I've been told by a few mental health experts over the last few years that I need to be tested for Autism. It's so obvious if you know me and makes so much sense, just never got round to doing it but I really should now I'm on my own. Still have the anxiety but I'm working on myself and I'll get there." I raised my concerns to my doctor about possibly being on the spectrum in 2020 when I had depression after my marriage ended..my ex & I suspected for some time, she'd noticed how similar I was to her son who is diagnosed high functioning Autistic. I had no idea what ASD was other what you see in movies... meeting my stepson seemed to burst my protective bubble and I saw many of his issues he was having growing up in myself as a kid and explained why I struggled as an adult too.. when I mentioned this to my doctor, he laughed and said 'you couldn't he on the spectrum cos if you were you wouldn't have managed to come to see me to talk about it.' And prescribed Sertraline. Would love a definitive diagnosis, but without my quacks referral I have no idea how to. | |||
"Mine removed my ability to orgasm completely, which isn't a problem for me. My issue is we're too quick to be given them. Ive been told it's anxiety and depression for 15 years, turns out I'm autistic, and didnt need anti depressants. I've been told by a few mental health experts over the last few years that I need to be tested for Autism. It's so obvious if you know me and makes so much sense, just never got round to doing it but I really should now I'm on my own. Still have the anxiety but I'm working on myself and I'll get there. I raised my concerns to my doctor about possibly being on the spectrum in 2020 when I had depression after my marriage ended..my ex & I suspected for some time, she'd noticed how similar I was to her son who is diagnosed high functioning Autistic. I had no idea what ASD was other what you see in movies... meeting my stepson seemed to burst my protective bubble and I saw many of his issues he was having growing up in myself as a kid and explained why I struggled as an adult too.. when I mentioned this to my doctor, he laughed and said 'you couldn't he on the spectrum cos if you were you wouldn't have managed to come to see me to talk about it.' And prescribed Sertraline. Would love a definitive diagnosis, but without my quacks referral I have no idea how to." . That is nearly a spitting image of my story. Although I have not been to the doctor's about it as I put a very good mask on things and without realising it, relied on my X for a lot. Regarding the docs, they are fucking useless. Can't get help without seeing someone, go to someone and get told you looked for help so it's not that. | |||
"Mine removed my ability to orgasm completely, which isn't a problem for me. My issue is we're too quick to be given them. Ive been told it's anxiety and depression for 15 years, turns out I'm autistic, and didnt need anti depressants. Reluctant as I am to jump in here, as my post was only to ask about sexual function, I’m sorry to hear your GP experience has been so negative. Unfortunately though, as it requires funding, an ASC referral must go through GP. Hope you get sorted. I've been told by a few mental health experts over the last few years that I need to be tested for Autism. It's so obvious if you know me and makes so much sense, just never got round to doing it but I really should now I'm on my own. Still have the anxiety but I'm working on myself and I'll get there. I raised my concerns to my doctor about possibly being on the spectrum in 2020 when I had depression after my marriage ended..my ex & I suspected for some time, she'd noticed how similar I was to her son who is diagnosed high functioning Autistic. I had no idea what ASD was other what you see in movies... meeting my stepson seemed to burst my protective bubble and I saw many of his issues he was having growing up in myself as a kid and explained why I struggled as an adult too.. when I mentioned this to my doctor, he laughed and said 'you couldn't he on the spectrum cos if you were you wouldn't have managed to come to see me to talk about it.' And prescribed Sertraline. Would love a definitive diagnosis, but without my quacks referral I have no idea how to.. That is nearly a spitting image of my story. Although I have not been to the doctor's about it as I put a very good mask on things and without realising it, relied on my X for a lot. Regarding the docs, they are fucking useless. Can't get help without seeing someone, go to someone and get told you looked for help so it's not that. " | |||
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"I’ve just been watching The Anti Depressant Story on BBC1. Having just qualified as a prescriber, it’s a real sticking point for me. Clinicians often don’t warn patients about the effect Anti depressants can have on libido and ability to orgasm. I’m really interested to hear from any of you about your experiences with these drugs, and how they may/ may NOT have affected your sex lives. It’s personal stuff, and if you prefer to PM me, that’s fine. I’m only interested in the effect of the drugs on sex, I don’t want to hear anyone’s mental health stories- no offence intended. Thank you for any contributions x I have been on and off citalopram for years. While it helps with depression and anxiety, it always leaves me feeling numb and i don't like not being able to feel. I'd rather feel the sadness and find a way of dealing with it - I've had this discussion a lot recently with the various medical people i see. My libido tends not to be affected - i have a high sex drive anyway, and actually want more sex when I'm feeling down, which i suppose is the same as someone else drinking more to numb the pain. Anyway, when I take citalopram (I haven't for quite a while now) it basically steals my orgasm and it is the most frustrating thing ever. You feel like you're about to cum, it builds up and feels amazing then just suddenly goes away. I discussed this with a GP years ago, and she said, "Do you not think your mental health is more important than your sex life"...I said the loss of orgasm was frustrating and contributing to my feeling crap. I've previously also tried fluoxetine and sertraline but the side effects were awful for me, I can't comment on the effect on orgasm or libido with them as I felt properly psychotic with them. Mrs Thanks for your reply. It’s a minefield hey? Sex is so important, I wish more doctors would understand the seriousness. There are CB therapists that hate these meds with a vengeance, as it's a case of "harmaceuticals", that swap one set of symptoms for several more." My therapist is one of these people. She totally respects the fact that sometimes medicines are required in the appropriate circumstances, but she'd rather work with you to un-knot your head and get to the root of what's fucking up your mental health. I appreciate that's not right for everyone but it's working for me Mrs | |||
"I’ve just been watching The Anti Depressant Story on BBC1. Having just qualified as a prescriber, it’s a real sticking point for me. Clinicians often don’t warn patients about the effect Anti depressants can have on libido and ability to orgasm. I’m really interested to hear from any of you about your experiences with these drugs, and how they may/ may NOT have affected your sex lives. It’s personal stuff, and if you prefer to PM me, that’s fine. I’m only interested in the effect of the drugs on sex, I don’t want to hear anyone’s mental health stories- no offence intended. Thank you for any contributions x I have been on and off citalopram for years. While it helps with depression and anxiety, it always leaves me feeling numb and i don't like not being able to feel. I'd rather feel the sadness and find a way of dealing with it - I've had this discussion a lot recently with the various medical people i see. My libido tends not to be affected - i have a high sex drive anyway, and actually want more sex when I'm feeling down, which i suppose is the same as someone else drinking more to numb the pain. Anyway, when I take citalopram (I haven't for quite a while now) it basically steals my orgasm and it is the most frustrating thing ever. You feel like you're about to cum, it builds up and feels amazing then just suddenly goes away. I discussed this with a GP years ago, and she said, "Do you not think your mental health is more important than your sex life"...I said the loss of orgasm was frustrating and contributing to my feeling crap. I've previously also tried fluoxetine and sertraline but the side effects were awful for me, I can't comment on the effect on orgasm or libido with them as I felt properly psychotic with them. Mrs Thanks for your reply. It’s a minefield hey? Sex is so important, I wish more doctors would understand the seriousness. " Exactly. If I'd been able to properly enjoy sex, it would've made me feel better about myself. Instead, the inability to orgasm made me feel frustrated and contributed to my poor mental health. Mrs | |||
