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I'm going to the doc this afternoon. I haven't been in awhile. Last time they put me on wellbutrin, which seemed to help, but i was once given nortriptyline(sorry about the spelling). That stuff..I took one the night of my appointment, and woke up 17 hours later, still groggy for about 12 after that. Scared the crap out of me. Obviouxly, going to ask them not to do that again, but kinda scared of anything. Also VERY wooried about sexual side effects. My BF and I used to be at it 2 times a day minimum, since this last spell of depression hit, not so much. He's obviouly upset about, thinks I'm just not attracted to him anymore, when the fact is, I'm just not in the mood for life anymore. Afraid that if the drive goes anymore in the crapper, he'll be very upset. Any ideas?
ZAZAS
just tell your doctor what fears you have, they have certain a/d now for certain symptons.
deleted_user
Id tell the doc your concerns and about your past meds history. Maybe you can go back on Welbutrin if that seemed to help last time? Not much I can give advice on with the sexual side, affects me too and a lot of other people I know who are on meds. But others have seen an improvement in their drive! Lucky them. Maybe ask your doc if there are any in particular that can have this affect? Otherwise, much love to your BF and try to make him understand its not him i.e. nice dinners etc. So he knows he's still loved :)
deleted_user
Unfortunatly a lot of anti depressents out there have that awful side effect. I too have suffered from it in the past with the man I love. It wasnt a fun or easy hurdle to get over. But being that is is such a strenous problem, your honesty with your doctor will help. Explain how it made you feel, and how it effected your "normal" way of life. There has to be a better med for you that wont kill your sexual side. I wish you luck!
deleted_user
Wellbutrin has the least amount of sexual side effects. That's why they give it to a lot of men. Talk with doctor about it. Hopefully BF will understand that it has nothing to do with your attraction to him. Good luck.
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Tell your doctor all the fears you have. Your bf should also be given something on depression that shows that you lose your sex drive for a bit. Tell your doc what you expect your life to be like and tell him how your life is. Maybe he has a pill in mind that can make life the way you need it to be.
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