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gina58478
gina58478

Hi All,

​Sorry if this seems to be of a sensitive nature however, I am in week 6 of taking 50mg of sertraline. Initially I went through the sickness and dizziness stage, but then I started feeling ok but I felt like like I had been desensitised, I was unable to reach the big 'O' and felt dry down below, but fast forward 6 weeks and I have an insatiable appetite for sex. I know it's funny and I am probably one of the lucky ones, however, it's non stop. I am turned on 24 hours a day. I've gone from years of once a month to three times a day and I'd have it more if I could. (this is a serious post by the way) I was wondering if anyone else had this side effect? I feel like I have no inhibitions and although this honeymoon period is fantastic, I'm not sure I can sustain it as we're both exhausted.

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  • sharon07214
    sharon07214 gina58478

    Posted

    This is the first I have heard of this effect. For me, and I believe many it has numbed me/us and decreased our sex drive.

    I look forward to hearing other people's experiences. 

    I could be flippant and say lucky you, 😉 but I know that is not helpful! The other end of the spectrum poses equal personal problems!

    xx

    • gina58478
      gina58478 sharon07214

      Posted

      I did do a google search and there has been a few of us lucky ones, very far and few between, I'm not sure if this is just me feeling 'normal' however life before depression was never this horny. I'm hoping I can reach a happy medium soon, it's great at the minute but at some point it'll start affecting work wtc if I'm not careful!
  • vanessa90617
    vanessa90617 gina58478

    Posted

    call doctor and leave a message. I did that a lot at first because it was just all freaking me out and I needed someone to say, this is normal or not.
  • ilda1982
    ilda1982 gina58478

    Posted

    Wish that was me!!!! My marriage just went down the pan because of this situation. Best of luck xxx
  • Pauljdme
    Pauljdme gina58478

    Posted

    Wow, from a males perspective, since I've been on SSRI,s it has stopped me feeling the horn. After a matter of time, it has not bothered me too much, which is not a bad thing as I am now single lol. Good for you gina!
  • gina58478
    gina58478

    Posted

    I still feel numb (ish) and still cannot reach the big O without 30 minutes and a jackhammer however the constant want for sex is still there, but now it's wearing both of us out. I'd love a happy medium, I haven't been back to the doctors yet, I have a follow up in about 6 weeks, so unless I have any undesired effects, I will just carry on as I am doing. These tablets are actually making me feel human again, I must admit, I am nice again, instead of miserable and snappy. My husband is pretty pleased with all the effects at the moment, so I can't complain!
  • Pauljdme
    Pauljdme gina58478

    Posted

    A very good work out before the big O isn't a bad thing, think of the fitness aspect. In the USA they have welbutrin which helps with bed sexual disfunction, I think that's how you spell it, but here in the UK it's not available 😣 all the best...
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