Posted by Luziluna on April 8, 2003, at 8:31:01
OK,
I am new to this group and have been reading about different people's experiences with SSRI's... Yikes! I feel so confused. I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder and started Paxil several weeks ago- I had a bad flushing reaction so switched to Lexapro- I have started off at a really low dose- only 2.5 mgs per day for a week, then up to 5 mgs, etc, etc, until I reach 10 mgs. I am only on my 3rd day of 2.5, but after reading some peoples feelings about and side effects to SSRI's, I am scared to continue. I really do not want to lose my ability to have an orgasm as sometimes this is the ONLY thing that brings me any sense of relaxation or joy! It seems that this sexual side effect is common, almost a given.
Oh, I hate this whole disorder and I guess I am just babbling now- I am trying not to get the "why me's?" thing and just try to concentrate on getting better.
So, people, anybody had good reactions to SSRI's, particularly Lexapro? Do the sexual side effects go away? I am so confused right now, and scared, and sad.....
Thanks for letting me share...
poster:Luziluna
thread:217369
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