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Hi, I have been taking Cymbalta now for a few months and I like my temperment much better while on this drug. I have chronic pain and I was getting rather down and bitchy with life in general.
The problem is that whenever I take even the mildest of antidepressants I lose my sex drive. I am 50 and married to a woman that is beautiful and whom I love more than anything. I am very lucky in this respect. I just don't feel turned on by anything anymore. The dosage I am taking isn't that much but even when taking other types I have noticed the same thing. In the past I have just stopped taking them but now I feel I have to stay on the meds to level out my moods.
Is there anything that works to naturally increase sex drive?
The problem is that whenever I take even the mildest of antidepressants I lose my sex drive. I am 50 and married to a woman that is beautiful and whom I love more than anything. I am very lucky in this respect. I just don't feel turned on by anything anymore. The dosage I am taking isn't that much but even when taking other types I have noticed the same thing. In the past I have just stopped taking them but now I feel I have to stay on the meds to level out my moods.
Is there anything that works to naturally increase sex drive?
I'm not on any antidepressant meds. I find this regular cardio exercise is all I need to boost my endorphins and level out my mood naturally.
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I agree about exercise. But with your pain, will that be a problem?
You asked about natural ways to increase sex drive. Have you tried natural ways to change your temperament? In addition to exercise, I've found that meditation, writing in a journal, talking to other people about your feelings and experiences (like on this site), and engaging hobbies (like learning to play guitar) help a lot.
Good luck, and please keep us up to date on how you're doing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bupropion
Discuss the problem with your doctor. There are probably several others.
Most all antidepressants affect the sex drive and the womens too.
You might try panax ginseng. A few times a day. I helps the mood too and gives you a bit of energy. It helps me. There are others too.
I don't remember them offhand. But you might find a holistic site online and check. Also be sure they won't have side effects together.
Most " medical " sites will say don't take them. But a holistic site will help much better. Big pharma doesn't like it if you go natural.....less $$$ for them.
L.
Here is a EXCELLENT site I read all the time. They are very good and know what they are talking about on MANY things. Of course big pharma does not like them, but oh well....we are talking about your health here, not money.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/04/09/low-libido.aspx
keep reading on down, they get into the more natural stuff for you okay?
You can also subscribe to their site. They send good info to your email.
I hope this helps you.
L.