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writes:Sex and depression, My depression is really destroying my sex life. I love him and want to get our spark back. I am attracted to him,It just doesn't feel the same as it used to. What can I do?[MODERATOR NOTE: Please specify why you are depressed and how you tried to manage this until now. This may help answerers understand your question better, together with any other relvant details.]
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 July 2012): Depression can be managed in various ways, your doctor can prescribe you medication you take daily which will gradually help you feel back to your normal self.
Depending on how serious your depression is, you could be referred to a specialist such as a counsellor or psychologist.
But first why not try changing daily routine? Such as get a new hobby, or join a gym etc... to occupy your mind, that should help.
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reader, BondGirl72 +, writes (12 July 2012):
 Is your husband doing something to contribute to your depression? Are you feeling sad or disappointed in some aspect of your life? Upset with society or how people treat you? Nothing to look forward to in your life? Worried about bills, etc? No hope for the future? There is usually an event or series of events that lead to depression. It doesn't necessarily have to be something major. Or, you could have reoccuring thoughts that are negative and depressing. Try to do a little self-analysis and see what you can tell us.
I also agree with SVC, anti-depressants can wreck your sex drive, so can birth control pills believe it or not. A low thyroid can make you very tired and depressed...this can be treated with medication. If you are not sure why are you depressed, you might want to make an appt with a family physician to make sure it is nothing physical. If you get a clean bill of health, then you can work on the mental side of it.
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (12 July 2012):
 are you being medicated? that can wreck your drive...
if not, can you seek medical care and get on some medications to help with the depression?
what feels different?
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reader, IamJess  +, writes (12 July 2012):
 I'm not totally sure why you're depressed or something, but if you talk to your boyfriend about stuff maybe he can help. If you two experience new things you've never done before maybe that will help, and you'll feel happier if you two are better connected.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 July 2012): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionReply to moderators note; I dont know why I am depressed. I have been doing things like trying to go outside and doing my best to stay positive. I'm worried that if I decide to hold off on sex until I feel better emotionally it will hurt my marriage.
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