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Posted by Maxime on July 9, 2006, at 21:52:59
So if a person was really depressed, would she, in this case, have any sexual dysfunction? The desire is there ... the orgasm is not. I know that people often lose interest in sex when depressed, but all things physical should remain intact. Yes? No? Please!
Maxime
Posted by Racer on July 9, 2006, at 23:40:52
In reply to can depression cause sexual dysfunction?, posted by Maxime on July 9, 2006, at 21:52:59
Yeah, uh huh, you betcha it can. It does for many of us. It does for me. Sometimes I get into feeling as though a nice big O would help me feel better, and I try -- with nothing, nada, zip, zilch, zero, bupkis, just no response at all. And you know what? That's even more depressing...
I'm sorry you're sharing that particular symptom of depression, Maxie, and hope knowing you aren't the only one who does helps.
Posted by Maxime on July 9, 2006, at 23:47:06
In reply to Re: can depression cause sexual dysfunction?, posted by Racer on July 9, 2006, at 23:40:52
Well, I am sorry that other people experience it. But I am glad to know I am not a freak. :-) Thanks for sharing.
*HUGS*
> Yeah, uh huh, you betcha it can. It does for many of us. It does for me. Sometimes I get into feeling as though a nice big O would help me feel better, and I try -- with nothing, nada, zip, zilch, zero, bupkis, just no response at all. And you know what? That's even more depressing...
>
> I'm sorry you're sharing that particular symptom of depression, Maxie, and hope knowing you aren't the only one who does helps.
Posted by curtm on July 10, 2006, at 11:47:08
In reply to Re: can depression cause sexual dysfunction?, posted by Racer on July 9, 2006, at 23:40:52
Here's a good article. Not too long either. Are you taking any of these?
Posted by Phillipa on July 10, 2006, at 16:26:05
In reply to Re: can depression cause sexual dysfunction?, posted by Racer on July 9, 2006, at 23:40:52
Count me in. At age 40 I quite trying and just accepted it. But it would be very nice. Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on July 10, 2006, at 16:27:03
In reply to Re: can depression cause sexual dysfunction?, posted by curtm on July 10, 2006, at 11:47:08
that is a good article. but my point is that I am NOT taking an AD and wondering if depression alone can cause sexual dysfunction.
maxime
> Here's a good article. Not too long either. Are you taking any of these?
>
> http://mentalhealth.about.com/cs/depression/a/sexdrugs.htm
Posted by Declan on July 12, 2006, at 23:43:22
In reply to Re: can depression cause sexual dysfunction? » curtm, posted by Maxime on July 10, 2006, at 16:27:03
Sex is the canary in the coal mine. It is very easily damaged by things other than drugs, though of course those too. Loneliness, hopelessness, futility etc etc and the inability to get enough deep sleep will all do that.
Declan
Posted by nicky847 on July 13, 2006, at 11:52:50
In reply to Re: can depression cause sexual dysfunction? » curtm, posted by Maxime on July 10, 2006, at 16:27:03
Yes, it most certainly can, whether you are taking an anti-depressant or not.
Posted by Robert Dott on July 16, 2006, at 14:41:20
In reply to can depression cause sexual dysfunction?, posted by Maxime on July 9, 2006, at 21:52:59
It can certainly casue lack of desire and interest just like other pleasures in life. Persoanlly thats as far as the dysfunction has went with me - certainly no orgasm difficulty etc but Im sure it is possible with more severely depressed individuals. Hope this answered your question.
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