I haven't been doing well with sexual preoccupation, although my physical responses to sexual arousal are very decreased.
My ocd symptoms have decreased as well, but we (my psychiatrist and I) decided to increase my fluoxetine dose again to see if that provides more relief from compulsive sexual thought patterns and the few ocd symptoms remaining.
I do feel like the prozac has completely removed the persistent depression and despair I had been experiencing, which is already incredible. I hope it continues to help without increasing the sexual side effects any more....
Although I am thankful to have my libido suppressed... I have to confess that it its a little distressing and depressing when I can't summon an erection on command. I am so used to being constantly sexual and being able to be aroused on the spot...anytime. Not anymore. I can't summon the same physical response, so it seems like I have to work twice as hard at the mental side in order to masturbate or have sex. Maybe this is a little taste of femininity for me?
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I have to work twice as hard to have healthy sex, because maintaining an intimate connection requires effort. Maintaining that connection and staying connected sometimes means that I don't get to ring the bell at all. It's frustrating as hell.
Acting out sex takes no effort at all and I always, always, always get to smile.
The afterwards part is different. In the first case, it's frustrating. In the second case, I feel like a piece of shit that doesn't deserve to live.
In some ways, it's like being shocked for doing the right thing.
(can you tell I've had a recent slip?) haha
I was on Prozac for years and yes it does deminish sex drive but I did notice once starting the act I would still be able to function as a woman. Remember there are lots of medications out there and some affect sex drive differently but so happy you are trying different things to help. My husband is an SA and due to his work schedule and unforseen items he has had to miss two appointments. He needs to at least try medication and it makes me feel better that it has helped you some.
I know exacly how you feel as I am going through the same thing.
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