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Dec 20, 2021, 04:05 PM
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My husband is pissed that I didn’t tell the psych about our lack of sex life. He wants to know when it’s going to get fixed. Then he said he’d rather I go off meds and be crazy because I want sex when I’m crazy. ****, what the hell do I do with that?
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Dec 20, 2021, 09:55 PM
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He wants you to tell your doctor you have no sex drive.
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Dec 20, 2021, 11:48 PM
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Are you sure it's the meds? You maybe well enough to see if there's relationship issues and that's a turn off. The healthier I got the more boundaries I set.
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Dec 21, 2021, 02:49 AM
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Antidepressants have a nasty habit of reducing or eliminating your sex drive (or your ability to orgasm). If YOU think it might be med related, perhaps discuss with your doctor about the benefits of Bupropion (Wellbutrin). That particular antidepressant doesn't have that side effect, however it can be stimulating for some people.
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Dec 21, 2021, 05:04 AM
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Hi Jensitive22, I agree with the others who urge you to discuss this issue. Try to push past any embarrassment, if that's part of the issue. I also heartily agree with Miguel'sMom that your therapist could also be of assistance. Either way, it is something I, personally, would bring up with them first alone. If they then think inviting your husband to a session may be helpful, do consider that. They can help mediate and educate.
Lack of sex drive can definitely have causes other than medications. I also know there are some partners that can be quite understanding (as buddha1too stated) and those that take it much harder. I take oodles of medications, and though my middle-age has brought a slight reduction in sex drive, I don't think my current meds do. It's actually my husband who has some issues, and ones beyond his control. I did mention this issue to my therapist, my gynecologist, and latter my old psychiatrist. Even though the issue lies less with me. But it is a significant issue for couples. I think your husband is in a mild panic and perhaps over reacting. I do get that a bit. I had the hardest time mentioning this to my old psychiatrist over the others I mentioned. Mostly because I had a transference love for him. I did it anyway. Sinxe my meds weren't an issue, his advice didn't focus on that. Yours can, unless you are happy enough with your status quo. If so, that is a more significant relationship issue than a med one, I think.
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Dec 22, 2021, 12:39 PM
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