
Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

deleted_user
Ok so we all know that antidepressants can just kill your sex drive. Been there done that. Here is my question. My wife took them for about 2 years. She has been off them for 9-10 months now and still has absolutely no sex drive at all. She is only 23. Now she is thinking about going back on a low dose of some antidepressant to stop some depression she is getting. My fear is that we will never have sex at all then. We had sex more when she was on the meds before. She took Effexor but refuses to take it this time because of the side effects she dealt with so I don't blame her. I took it for 3 years myself and while my sex drive was lowered I still had one.
She is petrified of gaining weight. She gained some weight and lost almost 20lbs recently and is paranoid about going back on meds because of weight gain. When she started taking effexor she actually lost like 10lbs and kept it off so she maybe one of the lucky ones who loses weight with them. I gained 20lbs.
Basically anyone have any advice on some meds that may not cause such bad side effects?
She is petrified of gaining weight. She gained some weight and lost almost 20lbs recently and is paranoid about going back on meds because of weight gain. When she started taking effexor she actually lost like 10lbs and kept it off so she maybe one of the lucky ones who loses weight with them. I gained 20lbs.
Basically anyone have any advice on some meds that may not cause such bad side effects?
Posts You May Be Interested In
-
theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
-
I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Wellbutrin does not seem to diminish sex drive or cause weight gain :)