Posted by ramsea on May 14, 2004, at 7:50:53
In reply to Re: Sex Drive Question AND ONE FOR RAMSEA, posted by T_R_D on May 13, 2004, at 12:04:40
Congrats on the sobriety. I empathize with you on the problems, as I have had them all. ADs like Effexor have caused this in me, so maybe that is the case with you? I don't know about Lamictal, but it's worth checking RXlist or a google search to see if it is a common SE.
Alcohol abuse or long-term over-use can cause impotence in men, and I can only assume that it also affects females in a similar way.
In the same way abuse can pickle a brain, it pickles other functions too. If an alcoholic stops drinking before too much damage is done, a lot of healing can take place on all fronts. For some very serious reformed alcoholics, they may need implants and that sort of thing--definitely some professional, medical help.
I am abstinent now as well, and have been for most of 20 years. I don't have sexual dysfunction except when on ADs, like Effexor. But you're so right, drunk people may feel like they make the best lovers, losing inhibitions and all that. Their partners in crime, lol, may beg to differ.
You deserve to have a thorough check up, with someone who appreciates your issues. Also, I recommend a book by a pdoc which talks sensitively about sexual dysfunction and ADs--Dr Hedaya, ""The Antidepressant Survival Guide". There's help for this, but it can be so frustrating, and I soooooo relate to you and wish the best!!
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