An awkward topic

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  RHP User

  8 years ago

  I have a friend diagnosed with this and it has affected libido as well as intamacy. However he is worse off without them - Posted from rhpmobile

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  RHP User

  8 years ago

  unlike menopause medication. It fucks with sexual sensation and libido but the alternative is sweating like a pig, not sleeping and being as grumpy as a bear as a result. Besides, stripping off in public gets embarrassing 😂 In your situation, my heart goes out to you. With what you've been through and continue to realise the effects of, menopause is a walk in the park. Sorry I don't have any knowledge to be able to offer better advice specifically to your dilemma but don't think you're on your own. I do hope those affected come forward to possibly offer some good advice

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  RHP User

  8 years ago

  ... anti anxiety and anti depression medication (SSRI's) has an impact on libido. It's a tough one. For anyone taking that type of medication or who has a partner taking it, it's a hard road but not necessarily a dead end. It takes time and patience. I've been in both situations and made it through. Hang in there 😘

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  RHP User

  8 years ago

  Your not alone in this sending you good wishes and as ElkeM said hang in there.

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  RHP User

  8 years ago

  Quoting 'Rubi_Rose' Your not alone in this sending you good wishes and as ElkeM said hang in there.

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  RHP User

  8 years ago

  I am an ex serviceman and I do understand where your friend is at. I did suffer mentally and I found it very difficult moving on after 12 years in the Army during which I lost a good friend overseas in Timor and another to suicide. I was very lucky to get out of the Army and get straight into Mining. I kept very much to myself as I felt I had nothing in common with my workmates however Mining was physically and mentally challenging and learning the mechanical side of it actually helped me with moving on. For me personally I found keeping very busy and learning new things healed me...we are all different with how we deal with trauma but I think the trick is keep the mind active and try not to dwell on the bad, I hope your friend heals and moves on the better places...good luck.

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  RHP User

  8 years ago

  Hi, it really depends on the medications you are taking, and your individual reactions to them. Discussing what to do with your doctor is really important. Having an understanding sexual partner is helpful to. The initial responses to medication may change over time to as your body adapts to things as well. The most frustrating thing was the inability to orgasm for a while. Everything else was still there, desire, libido, package in working order......it just wouldn't cum? That one passed in time to. - Posted from rhpmobile

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  RHP User

  8 years ago

  Walking Wounded is set up to help those who have served and need help adjusting. If you have served and need help please ask for it. My father was a WW2 veteran who could not adjust, sadly he took his own life. His pain was over, ours wasn't.

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  RHP User

  8 years ago

  I do seem to have been suffering from depression of sorts after having left a job some years back where I had got to quite a high point in life. Ever since that time, everytime I'm near trains or hear them in drawn back to the time I was happier and had more opportunities to do things and it just brings my whole mood down. Not taking medication, I have my better days, but depression in general does get in the way of the more intimate side of things. I hate to think what medication might do, as much as it can help some people. I realise this doesn't really answer the post but just trying to provide some other perspective. Hope things improve for you. On a semi related note, I am in the process of joining the reserves, so there's much respect for you. - Posted from rhpmobile

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  RHP User

  8 years ago

  Ladies and Gents, Thanks for the feedback, It seems the side effects of the medication is not just isolated to my case. Whilst I have been prescribed increased dosages over the last five years, I'm hoping the combination of pharmalogical and psychological treatment will help dealing with the triggers and I can get off these damn things before it causes permanent damage to my current relationship. My wife is very understanding but by the same token I feel guilty that the intimate part of our relationship is suffering as a result of it. Phil-Anders, I'll give walking wounded a call, still riding the merry-go-round with DVA. My understanding is that DVA has different medication available under their subsidised scheme to the PBS Sting78, I know where you are coming from mate, 31 years on and fairly constant employment in the construction industry. I've managed to resolve the anger management issues over the journey and I'm now capable of holding employment for longer than 3-4 years before I loose the plot. Like you I find working in solitude helps but is also a double edged sword. I've ruined one marriage early on in my journey and I'm very scared that the combination of paranoia, anxiety and depression with the side effects of this stuff will eventually ruin what I have now.

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