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Welshcowboy

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Sex and depression....
« on: March 27, 2013, 03:45:31 PM »
Ok, so my first real post on the forum and maybe not best titled, BUT, anybody else find that when in a depressive state sex seems more appealing?

I could be in my usual lock ones self away mood and as much as I want the world to go away I'm finding my sexual appetite increasing at alarming rates, ive always had a high sex drive but that went for a short period of time, but since I've been on Prozac I'm like a dog on heat!

Perhaps it's a sub-conscious thought? Maybe it isn't sex I want, but that's not what my mind is saying?!?!?
Could it just be a need to be close to somebody?

Any thoughts?
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Re: Sex and depression....
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2013, 08:29:26 PM »
Well!!... I had better get myself some Prozac!!!  All joking aside, depression and medications can affect people differently.  To be honest, usually people complain of the opposite.  What I do know of Prozac (and that's very little), some people report side effects as being a little buzzy, almost stimulant effect.  My own experience many years ago was almost like loosing my mind with racing thoughts and hyperactivity and racing heart.  If you ordinarily have a high sex drive, then it is highly possible that Prozac is accentuating that.

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Welshcowboy

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Re: Sex and depression....
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2013, 08:33:27 PM »
Like I said in my post I think it could just be a thing of wanting to be needed and maybe blocking out what I really need to be thinking about :/
I don't know.

It's not something I'm feeling 24/7 just when I feel low and lock myself away.

I don't think my meds are working as they should but I've felt so up and down for years I don't know what the right feeling is anymore.
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Re: Sex and depression....
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2013, 10:40:27 PM »
I have never been in Prozac, but I find that when depressed its the last thing I want. I just want to be on my own and shut myself away.

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Re: Sex and depression....
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2013, 12:08:05 AM »
It could also be taking your mind off of depression? some people use denial,alcohol,drugs,work,gambling or me personally when i feel to overwhelmed i become physically ill,now this could be my depression or my not wanting to face emotional stuff,i still don't really know. I have always used masturbation as a short term buzz,while facing anxious times. I also definitely agree with you though,it could just be you needing to be close with someone.
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Re: Sex and depression....
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2013, 11:51:23 AM »
Okay, first off would you say that you are interested in just a sexual encounter with someone else or would you say you would be more interested in a romantic relationship with someone? Are you currently single?


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Re: Sex and depression....
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2013, 10:26:14 PM »
I think Mar may have a point, it could simply be taking your mind off the depression and of feeling so desolate.  Depression is a very lonely illness.  But, it's worth exploring where it all comes from
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