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sertraline effects and libido (lemmy.zip)

submitted 1 week ago by Shirow@lemmy.zip to c/mtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone

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Hey, I just started my SSRI (Sertraline), because I needed that I was feeling terrible last week.

To be honest it's been 2 days since I took Sertraline and somehow I feel wired in a weird way. Like I have too much energy but not in a manic way.

At least I'm feeling good. It's weird I didn't expect the effects to start that fast and expected to feel empty.. Anyway, the effects will most likely stabilise. But here's my main issue. My libido has dropped immensely. That and I've barely slept, too much energy last night I hope tonight will be better.

To be more explicit, let's say the anticipation has stayed the same but the effect of being touched has dropped like 90-95% on pleasure. I barely feel anything which is quite annoying and at some point the anticipation will just lower too because there will be a difference between what I expect and got. Like my tits used to be so sensitive and now it feels like pre-hrt level (which honestly I'd rather not it to stay like this I hate it.) I'm finally with a person I love physically and it feels bad that my body doesn't respond the same.

My question basically is : Will it come back when my body adapts to the SSRI? Have anyone had a similar experience?

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[–] irotsoma@piefed.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 week ago

Libido effects and reduced physical sensitivity are the primary reasons people stop taking most of these meds. I can say the effects do usually reduce a bit over time, but not usually completely.

Each med will affect different people in different ways. It took me many years to find the correct combo of meds to keep me going. I tried several SSRIs and SNRIs and some that act on norepinephrine and dopamine like Wellbutrin, etc. Somewhat recently, I found out I had ADHD and switched to Adderall as my primary medication and the other meds became less necessary. It can take a fair amount of time to find the correct combo.

All medical procedures and medication are a balance of risk of negative effects vs benefit. You just have to decide which treatment has the best balance. Unfortunately, especially with mental health, there are no simple cures.