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Q: Anxiety And Depression Is Killing My Love Life!
asked by: LeSigh on December 1st, 2005
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So after almost five years of being on paxil to control my anxiety, panic attacks and depression the meds don't seem to be working anymore. I've been feelin real depressed and anxious for the past month or two. For about the past sixth months though, i've had absolutely no sex drive or any desire what-so-ever to be physical with my boyfriend. I used to be the real frisky one and have never really had these "sexual side-effects" for the past 4 years or so, so why now? My boy and I have been together 4 years now and I love him to death and I know he's the one I wanna spend my life with but I can't bring myself to be physical with him anymore. He's been really understanding about it when I tell him it's gotta be the meds or the depression but i'm really scared that he's gonna get sick of not gettin attention and leave. He's everything to me and I couldn't deal with losing him.
Has anyone else experienced anything similar to this? Will I ever wanna fool around again??? Am I the world's worst girlfriend?!?! Am I the only one???? Help! :cry:
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Bek
replied on December 2nd, 2005
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I think that everyone that has anxiety has lost their sex drive at some point. When you feel anxiou and depressed why would you want to interact with another person.

You said that you have been on medication for years - why not try herbal remedies and relaxation programs instead or in conjunction with your meds? His is how I got off my meds and got my life back!

If you want examples of programs or herbal products let me know
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