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Re: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction

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Post by superflit2 »

symlinkk wrote: post #88
superflit2 wrote: post #68

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I am not saying it is not for you. But please consider alternatives as CBD or a healthier routine.

What makes CBD healthier necessarily? Curious of your viewpoint

From the people I know personally.

Situation 1. Interview next day.

They can't sleep, can't focus. Like they are rolling on their bed all the time but no real sleep.

Then on the next day when they have the interview their cognition is exhausted and tired. Solution: CBD helped them sleep better like in 40 min.

Situation 2. Meeting or having a situation that they will be anxious. (meeting, new job,etc).

CBD before makes the "negative voices" stop.

I talking CBD only.

You will not feel high or anything.

Indeed you will forgot that you use it but then you will not be anxious. Meaning -> it does not give a "kick" that you feel. suddenly you are relaxed and "forgot" about being anxious.

I was a person that thought the medicinal effects were "exagerated" so the ""hipppies"" could use it. But then once I saw it working I changed my prejudice.

Re: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction

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Post by nradov »

Broken_Hippo wrote: post #89
nradov wrote: post #84

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Exercise is as effective as antidepressants for some patients. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-...

I don't see how that is relevant here. I'm guessing relieving financial stress is really effective in some too. So what? It doesn't help all patients, which means that we just can't cure everyone with exercise. Hence, we'd be worse off without them as some folks would suffer more.

It's relevant because there are a variety of therapies available. No single treatment will work for all patients. Medication is sometimes appropriate but it isn't always the best option.

Re: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction

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Post by bradydjohnson »

Jaruzel wrote: post #22

My personal anecdote: I'm on Venlafaxine which is an SNRI (also cited in the article), and I definitely suffer some of those side-effects. It sucks. At times it makes me want to shy away from sex completely. Other times I think I'm doing OK, only to find out I can't finish, or I finish weakly with no adrenalin rush. So my choices are, come off the pills, and emotionally go down a dark well I may not come out of, or k…

Vortioxetine is associated with fewer sexual side effects, and it works for me!

Re: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction

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Post by lost-found »

ljm wrote: post #8

This was one of the factors that made me think twice about going back on anti-depressants, until I made peace with the fact that my ability to orgasm wasn't going to pull me out of the hole I was in. It's a shitty choice but the desire to not be suicidal forces your hand. It's literally like flipping a switch. One day, the plumbing works. The next day, it doesn't. Many times I'd just give up, out of boredom. The side…

You ever look into ketamine for treating depression?

Self medicated this past weekend and had some major breakthroughs with my long time depression/suicidal intrusive thoughts. Nice thing is you don’t have to stay on it unlike other antidepressants—I would never do a medication that you have to constantly take.

Re: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction

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Post by agumonkey »

Anybody knows about the neurology of libido ? not the biomechanical sequence (attractive person -> nerve impulse -> blood flow etc)

Talking about the higher representations of the other person's body, why proximity / touch causes all these mental discharges.

Re: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction

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Post by romwell »

pyronik19 wrote: post #53
jamal-kumar wrote: post #45

SSRIs need to be obsolesced already. Screw the sexual dysfunction, how about increaased risk of suicidal ideation? How about them taking two entire weeks to work? The thing is the rest of the world doesn't seem to feel the burning desire to get as many people on them as possible and even have alternatives which aren't as limited. Reversible MAOI drugs like moclobemide have been around since the 90s and while they hav…

SSRIs took me from being unable to function and leave my home due to social anxiety to knocking out the bulk of my symptoms and having a solid 15 years of being socially and professional productive. I'd prefer we keep them.

I've had a very positive experience with SSRIs as well (Sertraline).

Re: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction

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Post by sizzle »

aserdf wrote: post #77
shlant wrote: post #66

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> Probably eating the oatmeal that made his cholesterol get higher. I... don't think so https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/research-were-wa... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161007085247.h... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5885279/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080108102225.h... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5394769/ > There are now tons of research…

(not op) for reference, 39g of oats contains 28g of carbohydrates. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you... - The biggest influence on blood cholesterol level is the mix of fats and carbohydrates in your diet—not the amount of cholesterol you eat from food. - Although it remains important to limit the amount of cholesterol you eat, especially if you have diabetes, for most people dietary choles…

What’s up with the conflicting info on carbohydrates? Should I skip the bowl of oatmeal every morning?

Re: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction

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Post by ddorian43 »

Jaruzel wrote: post #22

My personal anecdote: I'm on Venlafaxine which is an SNRI (also cited in the article), and I definitely suffer some of those side-effects. It sucks. At times it makes me want to shy away from sex completely. Other times I think I'm doing OK, only to find out I can't finish, or I finish weakly with no adrenalin rush. So my choices are, come off the pills, and emotionally go down a dark well I may not come out of, or k…

Are you overweight & do you exercise ? What are your test & free-test levels ? Did you try any other meds ? Maybe you don't hit the side effects bingo on other similar meds.

Re: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction

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Post by diskzero »

Jaruzel wrote: post #22

My personal anecdote: I'm on Venlafaxine which is an SNRI (also cited in the article), and I definitely suffer some of those side-effects. It sucks. At times it makes me want to shy away from sex completely. Other times I think I'm doing OK, only to find out I can't finish, or I finish weakly with no adrenalin rush. So my choices are, come off the pills, and emotionally go down a dark well I may not come out of, or k…

I am in a similar situation to mattowen_uk. Venlafaxine has been the best for me and I was eventually able to work through the side effects. Communication with your partner is key and if I find I can't reach orgasm, I can pay more attention to her. In some ways, it has been a very good thing, allowing me to be open and honest in the bedroom and out.

I too am older, so I totally understand how sexual side effects could be brutal for someone younger and in the active dating scene. If this is you, please know you are not alone. Depression is a literal killer. With a bit of work tuning the amount and type of medication, things will get better.

Re: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction

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Post by sizzle »

slowmotiony wrote: post #14

A different anecdotal experience from my own use (10mg Lexapro) - I've always had a problem with premature ejaculation. Was trying all kinds of tricks like doing math problems in my head during sex or trying different breathing techniques - all of that was useless, once I started taking Lexapro it's like it flipped some switch in my head and I can basically go as long as I like now, and finish almost on command. Abso…

Ummm I’m pretty sure the cialis is keeping the blood engorged where it needs to be. Why not try an experiment, lose the cialis and see if you can “keep it up” so to speak. (This is not medical advice, I’m speaking hypothetically fyi)
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