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Written by justify2c 15. Feb 2008 11:41 PM

I have been on Efexor XR 150mg for 2 years and I suffer from Depression & Anxiety. I've just had another "down" episode which was triggered by injustice and favouritism at work.
What is really worrying me is that my libido has been getting worse and worse. I have no desire for sex and on the rare occassion that it happens, I feel guilty and don't enjoy it at all. I've been seeing a senior pyschologist since Jun 07 and he keeps on advising me that things will improve. Whilst I'm still eating relatively healthy, I'm no longer exercising like I use to. I occupy myself with work (IT), my garden, reading, music and my 2 ADORABLE CATS WHO MEAN THE WORLD TO ME...they are my sons. I love them so much. Mum & Dad are supportive but they can only help so much as they also both suffer from Depression & Anxiety. I'm 36 now and I have been depresseD since 21 after sufferring severe glandular fever and being diagnosed as having CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME. My 20's were like a daze...half asleep, no energy, lethargic and very depressing. I've been feeling a bit better lately but now I suffer from Insomnia and I can't fall asleep without taking Stilnox. I don't drink or smoke. Is this normal? When will things just level out and become normal. PLEASE HELP. (((HUGS)))

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Justify

All a/d meds that I have been on and believe me it is a lot of them - affect your libido. I think you should read the diary from this week about lost libido and the reponses there - can't remember who's diary it was but I will have a look in the diary's and leave you the name of it. Please don't take any notice of the doctors about it coming back - yeah probably when you stop the meds. Sorry but it is a reality we all face and accept reluctantly.

Go Justify!!!

Studying1

Written by studying1, 16. Feb 2008 03:58 AM

PS Justify

Read Jacko2's diary of either 15 or 14/2 where he discusses his sex drive problem. Also read the replies. May help you.

Go Justify!!!

Studying1

Written by studying1, 16. Feb 2008 04:19 AM