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writes:Hi everyone.I take medication for depression and anxiety. It's not really an option to come off them at the moment. The problem is it more or less completely suppresses my sex drive. I'm still interested in women and sex, and I think if I had a partner it wouldn't matter. But I'm on my own at the moment but I would still like to enjoy a sex life even if it's just by myself. The problem is I don't feel the urge, and when I try it just doesn't work... I can't get into it. Last night I tried watching some adult movies, which I used to enjoy from time to time, but I may as well been watching a documentary on paint and it's drying properties. When I do have an orgasm, through simple dogged persistence it's very unsatisfying.I'm still a young man and I really miss it. I miss feeling horny and sexy and enjoying the movies.So my question is, is there anything I can take, such as a herbal remedy, a dietary supplement or maybe a particular food that would counteract the effect of the medication just a bit, and make me feel a bit more interested in things?Thank you. And I'm sorry if I've creeped anyone out.
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reader, human_male +, writes (20 July 2013):
human_male is verified as being by the original poster of the question Thanks for the replies. Yes I have spoken to my doctor about it. He suggested trying a different medication which was a bit of a disaster, or coming off them. That's not really an option. I know I will need to be on them for the rest of my life even though I have explored therapy options.
I guess I can always get more exercise.
Thanks again.
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reader, person12345  +, writes (20 July 2013):
 Talk to your doctor about the possibility of adding in wellbutrin, it can help some people on those types of medications.
Otherwise you need to be sure to be working with a therapist to get to the root of your anxiety and treat it from both sides so you can start trying to wean off the meds in the future.
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reader, MsSadie +, writes (20 July 2013):
 This is something that you have to discuss with whoever prescribed the medication, not random strangers on the internet.I will say that when I was on similar medications, Zoloft and Klonopin, I kinda had the same issue. But not exactly, because my issue was that I didn't feel anything emotionally at all while medicated. I had been on Celexa first, and didn't have the same issues. And of course after getting off the medications, I bounced back to my normal self (it took several months, though).Getting off prescription medication all together would be the best option. Switching from pills to seeing a counselor and being hypervigilant about your diet and exercise will give you even better results in the long-term. But if that is not an alternative that you're interested in, then I recommend asking your doctor about trying different medication.
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reader, AuntyEm  +, writes (20 July 2013):
 If you are going to be on depression medication for a long time, then its important to let your doctor know that your libido is falling.
Do you exercise and eat a healthy diet? Do you smoke or drink?
Exercise helps release endorphines and these can help you relax and boost your mood. It can also help your sexual psyche. When you live with depression you have to really force yourself to take care of yourself but the benefits are huge. On the days you think you can't, are the days in which you should.
Talk to your doctor and see if he can change your meds or reduce them and replace them with more holistic therapies.
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reader, R1 +, writes (20 July 2013):
 The side effects of medications such as the ones you are taking are well known to affect your sex drive. You either speak to your doctor about being changed to a different medication or you accept that at the moment you need to focus on sorting your issues out.
There are plenty of non drug related ways to work on depression and anxiety including counselling, various therapies, making practical changes in your life. These could help to reduce your problem so that you do not need the drugs for as long.
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (20 July 2013):
 I would have this talk with your doctor.
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