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Q: Not as turned on as usual
asked by: DodgerzLG on April 29th, 2009
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Hello, my name is Lance and i'm 19 years old currently going to college in Southern California.

I used to play sports actively and for the past year and a half, ever since i started college i havent done a lot of physical exercise. I havent gained weight instead i've actually lost a bit of weight. I do have a problem with depression but i suppose i've never let it get to my head until i actually realized that it was depression.

Anyways, I just went through a major depressive episode, which has lasted for like 2 months. I just felt guilty, sad, yet for some reason sad movies didnt get to me. I just felt so distant from everyone in the world, like i was stuck in a tiny box. This major depressive episode a little bit before i started smoking cigars and cigarettes. Keep in mind that i'm also a college student who used to party and drink a lot until i lost interest in even that.

I usually overreact about things and cant stop thinking about them until i find a solution. My main concern lately is that i've lost interest in sex with females. This confuses me because i used to be so sexually eager and wanted to have sex with any girl i was attracted to. I've thought maybe i've turned gay, but i wonder is it possible to even turn gay when you've never been attracted to males. On top of that I am really opposed to gays and i think it's disgusting, so that REALLY scares me. I can easily masturbate to the image of a female but it just doesnt excite me as much as it used to. I am hoping that I can regain my sexual desire for females and get all of this weight off of my chest.

I would appriciate any helpful advice from anyone.
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mistyshadows
replied on April 29th, 2009
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I think depression can cause a lack of sexual interest. My question to you -- are you being treated by a doctor for your depression?..

If not, then I suggest to you to see a doctor about your depression. Once your depression is lifted, I am sure you will gain your interest in the pleasures that life has to offer.

Best wishes to you.
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DodgerzLG
replied on April 29th, 2009
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I have seen a doctor, now i am seeing the same doctor again. The doctor has prescribed some anti depressants for me and it has lifted my mood considerably but my sexual desire isnt following so quickly. My mood definitely isnt close to normal but, I'm really uneasy about my problem. It's all I think about and I really just want to snap out of this nightmare and be happy again

I actually saw my doctor today and told her the same things but she just told me i would get better. I didnt talk to her in specific about my sexual problem so it still worries me a great deal
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mistyshadows
replied on April 30th, 2009
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I'm glad you are seeing a doctor. She is right, things will get better. Try to focus on something else right now. Things have a way of working out ...just give it some time.

Also make sure you are eating healthy. If you do find yourself worrying; try and do something positive instead. Take a walk, call a friend, read a book, help a neighbor.
Best wishes to you.
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DodgerzLG
replied on April 30th, 2009
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Jeez i can already tell something is definitely changing....i feel like i did when i was in my early teens. It is a weird feeling, but i can get used to it, i'm sure im not completely recovered yet but i'm definitely getting there.

Thank you so much for your help.
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ServiceU
replied on May 1st, 2009
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it's probably due to depression.
i had a high libido and now i dont have a sex drive at all. when i m with my boyfriend i always get an orgasm but now i get one but it's not so intense.
i take medication so i know that has something to do with it.
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