Posted by ROO on July 30, 2003, at 9:47:51
In reply to Re: Sexual Side Effects/Who Cares? I do..me too.., posted by Panic_Attack on July 29, 2003, at 18:51:54
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> The way I see it is, if you are really, really
ill and can barely function and feel like your
dying or cannot keep a job bcuz your mental
illness is so severe, and a doc prescribes
you a medication that helps take away your
depression, suicidal thoughts, whatever it is...
and you have to deal w/ sexual side effects,
then big deal. Would u rather continue to be
depressed and sick, etc. but get horny?Of course not. If I am depressed and suicidal...(which I have been) and
my choice is either to live, be more at peace and be able to connect with
other people OR have a good sexual response....I'm going to choose the former.
And I have made that choice. But as far as it not being a big deal---there's
where I disagree with you. To some people, it _is_ a big deal. A very big
deal...to have their sexuality taken away. It feels like having a part of your
soul taken away really. It's a big deal to me...and I would fight until the
end to try and find something where I don't have to make that sacrifice...I would never
be like "Oh well...it's just sex...no big deal".
> ROO, you do have a point. I have never really
been to "sexually active". Even before I
developed panic/anxiety/depression, I was never
really interested in sex? Weird. Im only 22
years old and have NEVER EVER had an orgasim. :(Well that's probably why you don't understand. Once you've
experienced the magic you can experience with another person
sexually, you never forget it. 22 isn't that young to have
never had an orgasm...I didn't have one until I was 18 (I read
Our Bodies Ourselves and learned how to masterbate. I didn't have
one with a partner until I was 23.I'm sure on some level it does bother you...especially with all the
messages our society gives us that we're supposed to be these sexual dynamo's
at all times. I feel for you. But you are still young and I'm sure you will
have a sexual awakening at some point...then you'll understand what the fuss
is all about :-)
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poster:ROO
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