@PHAROAHS ARMY, STEP IN MY OFFICE QUICK

sral · 03-25-2023, 08:27 AM

I was trying to keep this post off the “other” board so as not to hinder your battles in its 1-2 Punch league with personals.

You may or may not know it, but I am actually from a medical background of more than 17 years. You recently mentioned you were coming off your medication, and while this is concerning for me to hear I also noted the potential correlation between another symptom you mentioned in one of your incoherent rambles: Lack of vaginal intercourse.

One of those side effects from prescribed antidepressants is, of course, a lower sex drive - sometimes known as “Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction” (or AISD for short).

Low sex drive (or a loss of libido) can be embarrassing and distressing, especially when the only other option seems to be not taking antidepressants. This certainly is ringing true to me in your case.

But please don't give up on treating your depression. Here is everything you need to know about antidepressants and sex drive:

A lower sex drive is a common side effect of depression. People who experience low sex drive because of their depression often find that antidepressants can actually ‘improve’ their libido. But for some, antidepressants either enhance an existing libido problem or create a new side effect.

Many antidepressants work directly with your serotonin production, which is an important component of arousal and orgasm. Sometimes it can block those hormone receptors from getting serotonin during sex.

Sexual side effects from antidepressants can affect both men and women and can have varying degrees of severity. In a male, which I presume you are, these symptoms can be described as:

Difficulty getting erections
Difficulty maintaining erections
Unable to reach orgasm
Delayed orgasm

Some people may experience multiple side effects, and some people may only experience one. Side effects may take effect immediately or they may not start for a couple of weeks after starting the antidepressants. When was it you began decreasing your usage?

03-25-2023, 08:27 AM	#1
sral LARSLARSLARSLARSLARS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: CRUMPETVILLE Posts: 8,605 Battle Record: 28-3 Champed - Gimmick Battle League - The Winter Topical - Topical Martyrs - Lime Green Poetry Association - Lyric Olympics - Art of Writing League - Guerrilla Writing League (2x) - Black August II Rep Power: 85899396	@PHAROAHS ARMY, STEP IN MY OFFICE QUICK I was trying to keep this post off the “other” board so as not to hinder your battles in its 1-2 Punch league with personals. You may or may not know it, but I am actually from a medical background of more than 17 years. You recently mentioned you were coming off your medication, and while this is concerning for me to hear I also noted the potential correlation between another symptom you mentioned in one of your incoherent rambles: Lack of vaginal intercourse. One of those side effects from prescribed antidepressants is, of course, a lower sex drive - sometimes known as “Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction” (or AISD for short). Low sex drive (or a loss of libido) can be embarrassing and distressing, especially when the only other option seems to be not taking antidepressants. This certainly is ringing true to me in your case. But please don't give up on treating your depression. Here is everything you need to know about antidepressants and sex drive: A lower sex drive is a common side effect of depression. People who experience low sex drive because of their depression often find that antidepressants can actually ‘improve’ their libido. But for some, antidepressants either enhance an existing libido problem or create a new side effect. Many antidepressants work directly with your serotonin production, which is an important component of arousal and orgasm. Sometimes it can block those hormone receptors from getting serotonin during sex. Sexual side effects from antidepressants can affect both men and women and can have varying degrees of severity. In a male, which I presume you are, these symptoms can be described as: Difficulty getting erections Difficulty maintaining erections Unable to reach orgasm Delayed orgasm Some people may experience multiple side effects, and some people may only experience one. Side effects may take effect immediately or they may not start for a couple of weeks after starting the antidepressants. When was it you began decreasing your usage? __________________ - Netcees Rebuttal Tourney - Art of Writing League (x 4) - AOWL Season 11 Champion (Undefeated Season)