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writes: How does a person know if their sexual dysfunction or loss of libido is due to depression problems or not? I am aware of meds causing problems but for me I have had sexual desire problems for a long time and I am only 26. I just have no sex drive and my doctor has no idea what to do.
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 November 2005): i'm on depression meds myself, and a handful of people i've met along the way have been too. it's a common problem, and it *can* be that bad with certain medications. have you tried switching medications? sometimes that helps. sometimes there's nothing that can be done while you're on medication. don't stop depression medication if you need it, but consider therapy to maybe get to where you can go without meds.
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reader, Jackie +, writes (3 November 2005):
The problem might be within the relationship you are in, it might have no medical reason what so ever! If you're not feeling the sex drive you wish you could feel, it could be the partner! I had the same thing happen to me in my relationship with my ex-husband, and the whole time I thought it was medical problem and it ended our marriage, along with other complications, but seeing how I thought I had a problem I believed I was no good, well come to find out it was the relationship that caused my drive to drive away and I didn't even reialize it until it was already over! Look at your situation and ask your self, what might have changed, his actions towards you, or your feelings towards him, try and pin point the problem to your best and see if maybe a long battle with some kind of problem that arose might of caused this inflicktion on your self and you didn't even know! Sometimes a battle with something can cause a long term affect with out us even knowing why! I wish you the best!
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reader, whatever +, writes (3 November 2005):
It could be something to do with what you eat. It is believed that some foods can act as aphrodisiacs, here are a few examples: maca root, turnera aphrodisiaca plant, Catuaba bark, Sarsaparilla root, Potencywood root, Ginseng root, Ho shou wu leaves, Wu wei zi berries, Suma root and Pumpkin seeds. Apparently they're all supposed to increase your sex drive. Don't be put off by their names!
It may also be that you are stressed, aren't getting enough exercise or have a poor diet overall. If you're feeling depressed you may need to try and start to love yourself before you can love anyone else (sorry for sounding so corny).
I'm sure things will all work out in the end, whatever the answer is. You're still young, I've heard about some 70 year olds going at it! Ugh...bad thoughts...anyway good luck!
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